AGLC names Larry Spagnolo as new board chair
Spagnolo currently leads Emerson’s SaaS SCADA business as vice president and general manager.
Canada.- Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has appointed Larry Spagnolo as the new board chair, effective August 15. The announcement follows the official Order in Council issued by the Alberta Government.
Spagnolo succeeds Len Rhodes, who served as board chair since August 2019 and decided not to seek a third term. Rhodes will continue to serve in this role until August 14.
Spagnolo currently leads Emerson’s SaaS SCADA business as vice president and general manager. He has held senior executive roles at Zedi and Telus. He serves as vice chair of Athabasca University’s Board of Governors and has held board roles with NAIT and Polytechnics Canada. He received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his community contributions.
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