Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> August 10, 2009

Isle Of Capri – Virginia Mcdowell (isle)

VIRGINIA McDOWELL was named Gaming Executive of the Year for 2009 by Casino Journal magazine and has always performed at the top of her game. Among the top 10 publicly-traded gaming corporations, she is the only female president and chief operating officer. Since July 2007, Virginia has served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. She spent 16 years working in Atlantic City before joining Argosy Gaming Company as a member of the turnaround management team. From 2005 through 2007, Virginia served as executive vice president and chief information officer for Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. Profile
TWST: Could you start us off with a brief history of Isle of Capri?

Ms. McDowell: Isle was founded in 1992. It is a company that is dedicated to

providing exceptional gaming and entertainment