Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) (Company or Aristocrat) announced that Natasha Chand has been nominated as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective today, subject to the receipt of all relevant regulatory pre-approvals*.
Ms Chand is based in the US and is a seasoned business and technology executive with over 25 years’ experience building and leading consumer brands globally. Ms Chand has held executive and advisory roles in strategy, business transformation, digital marketing and supply chain optimisation for companies including Levi Strauss, Target Australia, Amazon and McKinsey & Company. Ms Chand currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the board of the NYSE-listed Hanesbrands Inc and is an advisor to early-stage and Fortune 500 companies, among other appointments.
Ms Chand holds an MBA from Stanford University and a degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, both with honours.
Aristocrat Chairman, Mr Neil Chatfield, said “I am delighted to welcome a colleague of Natasha’s calibre and experience to the Board. Natasha’s skills and global perspectives across areas including omni-channel and consumer strategy, digital technology and business transformation are highly relevant, in particular as Aristocrat deepens its presence in online RMG markets and executes its ambitious growth strategy. I look forward to Natasha’s contribution to our continued success.”
Ms Chand will stand for election as a Non-Executive Director at Aristocrat’s next Annual General Meeting.
*Pending regulatory pre-approval, Natasha Chand will be referred to as Director (Elect). Upon regulatory pre-approval, the Board will confirm Ms Chand’s appointment as a Director of the Company.
Further information:
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James Coghill General Manager, Investor Relations
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