Olga Pleguezuelos, aged 35, the marketing manager for Aristocrat Europe, was found dead from stab wounds at her Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, home on Monday morning.
Police were called to her home, which Ms Pleguezuelos shared with her husband, Mark Campbell, early in the morning and discovered her body. A 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene, suffering from neck and wrist injuries and is recovering in hospital.
A post mortem on Ms Pleguezuelos found that she had died from multiple stab wounds.
Mark Campbell is the former chief information officer of International Leisure Development, the consortium that is developing the Gran Scala project in Spain, a multi-purpose desert complex of housing, shopping and entertainment which is to include many casinos.
Ms Pleguezuelos joined Aristocrat – which is a shareholder in the Gran Scala project – in 2007 after 10 years in marketing and telecommunications. Spanish by birth, Ms Pleguezuelos was fluent in English, Catalan and Portuguese.
In a media statement issued by Aristocrat yesterday, the company said: “We are all deeply shocked and saddened by Olga’s tragic passing. Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Olga’s family and friends.
“Olga was a popular and respected member of the Aristocrat team both in our London office and globally. She had recently accepted the position of marketing manager - Latin America, based in Las Vegas, an appointment that reflected Olga’s capability, professionalism and enthusiasm.
“To all those who knew her, Olga was a breath of fresh air. She will be greatly missed by all her friends and colleagues at Aristocrat.
“Counselling has been offered to all staff, and the company will consult Olga’s family and friends to formulate an appropriate memorial in the coming days.
“Aristocrat has been informed by Police that Olga’s passing is the subject of a criminal investigation and can make no further comment.”
