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Jason Guyot
Guyot has been interim CEO since April 2020 and has led Foxwoods through the financial crisis brought on by the COVID0-19 pandemic.
“Jason Guyot is the right leader with the right vision to drive Foxwoods through its next phase of evolution, and we are equally proud that Jason is our first Pequot CEO,” said Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. “What Jason has done over the past twelve months has been remarkable, taking the helm of Foxwoods at the onset of the pandemic, building safety guidelines from the ground up to ensure guests feel safe, and championing a new kind of culture for our team members.”
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Guyot as Foxwoods Resort Casino s new President and Chief Executive Officer. With nearly twenty years of resort management experience as a gaming and hospitality leader, Guyot assumed the role of Interim CEO in April, 2020 and was instrumental in effectively leading Foxwoods through one of its most challenging and difficult years. He assumes the role at a pivotal time as the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation sought to redefine its post-pandemic resort experiences and propel Foxwoods toward its 30
th Anniversary milestone next year, celebrating its position as the Northeast s destination for innovative gaming and award-winning entertainment.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation said Tuesday it appointed its first tribal member as president and chief executive officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino.
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MYSTIC, CT Bruce Flax, a 26-year employee and Director at Foxwoods Resort Casino has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). Flax was voted into the position by the Chamber s Board of Directors on Tuesday.
Flax brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from both public and private sectors. Most recently, Flax was the Director of Entertainment Marketing & Ticket Operations for Foxwoods Resort Casino managing the marketing campaigns for over 200 shows annually. Flax has been a Board Member for the GMCC and has also served as the Board s Chairman. Flax has been serving as Interim Executive Director for the GMCC since December 2020. A former Councilor and Mayor for the Town of Groton, Flax s enthusiasm for bringing people together and working towards a common goal are just some of the traits the GMCC Board admired in Flax s application.
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Jason Guyot Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino
March 16, 2021 GMT
MASHANTUCKET, Conn., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Guyot as Foxwoods Resort Casino’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. With nearly twenty years of resort management experience as a gaming and hospitality leader, Guyot assumed the role of Interim CEO in April, 2020 and was instrumental in effectively leading Foxwoods through one of its most challenging and difficult years. He assumes the role at a pivotal time as the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation sought to redefine its post-pandemic resort experiences and propel Foxwoods toward its 30th Anniversary milestone next year, celebrating its position as the Northeast’s destination for innovative gaming and award-winning entertainment.