Boyd Gaming strengthens management and organizational structure

Boyd Gaming has strengthened its management and organisational structure after promoting four of its senior executives.

The first promotion sees Steve Thompson named chief administrative officer, having been with the casino operator since 1983, most recently serving as executive vice president of operations for the Nevada region.

Succeeding Thompson in that role is Steve Schutte, who has served as senior vice president of operations for the Las Vegas Locals properties since joining the company in 2014. In addition to oversight of the company’s Nevada properties, Schutte will assume responsibility for corporate slot operations, food and beverage, and hotel operations.

Boyd has also promoted Ted Bogich to chief operating officer from his current role as EVP of operations for the company’s Midwest & South region. Bogich joined Boyd in 2004 as vice president and general manager of Sam’s Town Tunica.

Succeeding Bogich is Ward Shaw, who previously oversaw operations in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as SVP of operations since 2018.

“These appointments strengthen our management structure and help position Boyd for today’s dynamic and fast changing environment,” said Boyd Gaming president and CEO Keith Smith. “Each of these four accomplished executives has played a critical role in our company’s success, and through their expanded roles we will further leverage their talent and expertise as we continue to drive long-term growth and efficiencies throughout our operations.”

Shares in Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD) closed 2.37 per cent higher at $63.05 per share in New York Tuesday.