PENN ENTERTAINMENT INC (PENN)
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
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Sector: Consumer Discretionary
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Director information for PENN
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
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| PENN | Class II Director | 55 | ["Proven executive with experience in strategic capital allocation and growth initiatives","Former President and CFO of Pinnacle Entertainment","Co-founder and partner of a family office focused on real estate development","Extensive experience in investment banking","Expertise in the casino industry","Experience overseeing financial and administrative operations and M&A activities","Roles of increasing responsibility at Bear Stearns"] | ["Compliance"] | 2026 |
Biography sourced from the proxy statement filing.
Mr. Ruisanchez is a proven, experienced executive with a long track record of leading strategic capital allocation decisions and growth initiatives. As the former President and CFO of Pinnacle Entertainment (which was purchased by PENN Entertainment), co-founder and partner of a family office focused on real estate development, a successful career in investment banking, as well as nearly a decade as a board member of public companies, Mr. Ruisanchez bolsters the Board s oversight of capital structure management, risk mitigation and growth strategies. Finance: Developed over his investment banking experience and service as President and CFO of a public company in the gaming industry, where he oversaw financial and administrative operations and all M&A activities. Industry Experience: Mr. Ruisanchez brings deep expertise in the casino industry. At Pinnacle Entertainment, he led key expansion initiatives, including the acquisition of a leading multi-jurisdiction gaming operator, the development of several new casinos in various jurisdictions and the sale of Pinnacle to PENN Entertainment in 2018. Prior to that, he spent over a decade as an investment banker at Bear Stearns, advising corporate clients in the gaming, lodging and leisure industries. Strategic Planning / M&A: As President and CFO of a public company in the gaming sector, his tenure focused on operational improvements, effective capital deployment and mergers & acquisitions. Mr. Ruisanchez was instrumental in driving shareholder value through transformative initiatives, including the acquisition of Ameristar and the sale-leaseback transactions with GLPI. EXPERIENCE: Sorelle Capital A family office focused on real estate development, primarily in the multifamily and hospitality sectors Founding Partner (since 2018) Pinnacle Entertainment Leading gaming entertainment company (acquired by PENN in 2018) President, CFO (2013-2018), CFO (2011-2013) EVP, Strategic Planning and Development (2008-2011) Bear Stearns & Co. Investment banking firm Roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Managing Director (1997-2008) Carlos Ruisanchez Class II Director (Independent) Age: 55 Director Since: 2025 Committees: Compliance Public Board Directorships: Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE: SWX) (since 2022) Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN) (2019-2024) Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNK) (2016-2018) Education: University of Connecticut School of Business: BS, Finance University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business: MBA