Foxwoods CEO John James steps down

James leave the company after just eight months in order to spend more time with his family and to focus on his own well-being.

US.- John James has stepped down the role of CEO and President of Foxwoods Resort Casino after just eight months.

According to a statement to its employees, James “left his position to spend more time with his family and focus on his overall health and wellness in a time that is critically important for all of us to do.”

James was named CEO last August, when he succeeded Felix D. Rappaport, who sadly passed away last year.

Senior Vice President, Jason Guyot, will serve as interim CEO until the board select his permanent replacement, according to Card Player.

Foxwoods Resorts Casinos and Mohegan Sun shut their operations on March 17 as part of state-wide efforts to minimise the spread of Covid-19.

More than 5,000 employees have been let go as a result, with no indication of when both properties will re-open.

“The Tribal Council believes that together with our talented executive team, Foxwoods will continue to focus on managing through the remainder of the Covid-19 crisis and the re-opening of our facilities at an appropriate time in a way that prioritises the health and safety of the members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, our team members, and the public as a whole,” the Tribal Council said in a statement.

“We are currently focused on a strategic reopening plan which will take into consideration safe and social distancing guidelines. We will share updates as our plans are solidified,” it added.