AGA forms committee to replace CEO

The association created a seven-member committee to select a new chief executive.

US.- The American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that it formed a seven-member search committee to select its next chief executive officer. The new CEO is set to replace Geoff Freeman, who is expected to leave the association by the end of July.

Freeman has been president and CEO of AGA since May 2013 and will leave to become president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association. The committee to replace Freeman will be led by Tim Wilmott, CEO of Penn National Gaming and chairman of the board. “The gaming industry is widely recognised as among the most popular of consumer entertainment experiences and we take seriously our role in providing this experience safely and responsibly,” said Wilmott.

“We are also proud to support the creation of strong jobs and tremendous economic value for the communities in which we operate across the US. The growing impact of our industry, including the opportunity for states to offer legal sports betting, makes this an especially exciting time to lead our membership toward a vibrant future,” he added.

Moreover, Stacy Papadopoulos, general counsel and SVP of industry services at the AGA, will act as interim CEO until a new one is named. “We are grateful to Geoff for his leadership over the last five years and we wish to thank Stacy for taking the helm of the AGA while we identify its next CEO,” said Wilmott.