Illinois-based gaming operator Accel Entertainment has appointed Scott Levin as chief legal officer and secretary.
Levin brings more than three decades of experience as a senior legal advisor for a variety of high-growth public and private companies, including CEO of FTD Companies. Prior to that, he served as general counsel for Morton’s Restaurant Group and Torex Retail, and most recently founded and served as managing director of Portco Advisors.
“Scott brings a wealth of invaluable experience to Accel Entertainment across multiple legal disciplines, and we are excited to welcome him to our leadership team as we continue to expand into new markets and adjacent gaming verticals,” said Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein. “In the gaming industry, a strong legal function is essential for long-term growth, and Scott brings the key legal experience needed to help us further strengthen our best-in-class organization.”
Commenting on his appointment, Levin said: “I have been closely following Accel Entertainment’s sustained growth since becoming a public company, and I am thrilled to join the team at such an exciting stage of development.
“Accel’s commitment to excellence and determination to fuel growth through innovation is inspiring, and I look forward to working with the incredibly talented leadership team and everyone at the company to help advance Accel’s industry-leading position in the locals gaming sector.”
Alongside Levin’s appointment, Accel also confirmed that general counsel and chief compliance officer Derek Harmer will now serve as the company’s first dedicated chief compliance officer.
“Derek has made a tremendous impact on our organization while leading the legal and compliance teams,” continued Rubenstein. “His success in this dedicated national role will be a key driver in supporting the Company’s commitment to compliance and growth into new regulated markets.”
Accel is one of the largest terminal operators in the US, operating more than 26,000 gaming terminals in 4,300 local and regional establishments across ten states.
Shares in Accel Entertainment Inc (NYSE:ACEL) gained 2.51 per cent to close at $9.81 per share in New York Monday.