Caesars Entertainment has announced the appointment of Kim Harris Jones to its board of directors, subject to required regulatory approvals.
"With a track record of strategic corporate leadership as both an executive and a board member, Harris Jones will bring a unique perspective and in-depth experience to the Caesars Entertainment board," the company stated.
“Kim Harris Jones is a tremendous addition to the Caesars Entertainment leadership team,” said Gary Carano, executive chairman.
“With her extensive experience in finance and a reputation as a thoughtful and engaged leader inside some of the largest consumer-packaged goods and automotive companies, Kim’s addition will give us another lens through which to see stronger, more dynamic future possibilities for Caesars Entertainment.”
Harris Jones retired from Mondelez International as senior vice president and corporate controller in 2015, where she had shepherded the company through its nascent stages after it was spun off from Kraft Foods, where she had worked since 2009 as senior vice president and corporate controller.
Prior to Kraft, Harris Jones spent 17 years at Chrysler, where she held a variety of leadership positions, ultimately serving as the company’s senior vice president and corporate controller. Prior to joining Chrysler, she worked at General Motors for six years.
Recognised nationally for her outstanding contributions, Harris Jones was recently named to the list of 100 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by BoardProspects Magazine.
She was also previously named to the list of 25 Women to Watch by CFO Magazine, to the list of 75 Most Powerful Women in Business by Black Enterprise Magazine and as one of The 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy magazine.
“I’m pleased to count Kim Harris Jones among our board of directors,” said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment. “Kim shares our vision for strategic, collaborative innovation.
"She has outstanding experience navigating complex issues and implementing transformation for optimisation. I look forward to working with her, the rest of our board and the management team to continue to drive results for our guests, our team members and our shareholders.”
