Mohegan Gaming names Nelson Parker as SVP of strategic development

In his new role, Parker will identify, assess and execute growth opportunities and strategic new ventures.

US.- Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has named Nelson Parker as senior vice president (SVP) of strategic development. Parker will report directly to Carol Anderson, senior vice president and chief financial officer of MGE. The company said he will identify, assess and execute growth opportunities and strategic new ventures.

Parker has experience in leading complex multi-party transactions and hotel and casino development projects. Prior to joining MGE, he served as managing director at Driftwood Capital, a private equity fund focused on hospitality investments.

He has also worked as senior vice president of corporate development at Penn National Gaming, senior vice president of hotel and casino development at Hard Rock International, vice president of development at Foxwoods Resort Casino, and corporate director of development at Argosy Gaming.

Carol Anderson, senior vice president and chief financial officer of MGE, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nelson Parker to our executive team to lead the development of key projects and strategic partnerships.

“With over 25 years of experience driving growth strategies in both gaming and non-gaming corporations, Nelson’s expertise in omni-channel global gaming markets, Native American gaming, lodging and hospitality will contribute to MGE’s continued success.”

Mohegan Gaming recently named Raymond Lin as chief legal officer. Reporting directly to president and CEO Ray Pineault, Lin will oversee all legal and compliance affairs and operations across the group’s national and international properties.

Lin will be responsible for advising executive management on legal matters that include commercial transactions, regulatory issues, international and domestic policy-making decisions, and formulating business, operational and legal strategies.

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