Isle of Capri Names Hausler SVP Strategic Initiatives
AUGUST 18, 2009 - Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) has named Eric Hausler as senior vice president, strategic initiatives effective September 15, 2009.
In making the announcement, James B. Perry, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Eric is the ideal person to pursue new acquisition and management opportunities and to coordinate with the investment community as we carefully investigate potential prospects to improve our overall capital position."
Most recently, Hausler was responsible for leading development initiatives at Trump Entertainment Resorts where he identified and evaluated possible acquisitions, asset divestitures, and joint ventures, as well as oversaw various corporate finance and restructuring functions. Previously, Hausler was a managing director in fixed income research at Bear Stearns covering the gaming, lodging and leisure industries. He was also a senior gaming equity analyst for Susquehanna International Group. Prior to working on Wall Street, Hausler worked for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission in Atlantic City.