Isle of Capri Casinos has named Eric Hausler as senior vice president of strategic initiatives effective from September 15, 2009.

Hausler was most recently responsible for leading development initiatives at Trump Entertainment Resorts and was previously managing director in fixed income research at Bear Stearns.

"Eric is the ideal person to pursue new acquisition and management opportunities and to coordinate with the investment community as we carefully investigate potential prospects to improve our overall capital position," said James B Perry, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer.