Las Vegas, Nv., USA - Wynn Resorts, an operator of hotels and casinos, announced that it has expanded its board with the appointment of Betsy Atkins, Dee Dee Myers and Wendy Webb as independent directors.
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Betsy Atkins is recognized as an expert in corporate governance and digital transformation, consumer experience and technology.
Her corporate governance experience is extensive and includes technology, retail, financial services, healthcare, restaurants and hospitality, automotive and logistics.
Ms. Atkins is a published author, her work on Corporate Governance includes: The Financial Times, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Business Insider and Forbes.
Ms. Atkins is a three-time CEO, serial entrepreneur and founder of Baja Corporation, an independent venture capital firm focused on technology, renewable energy and healthcare, which made early investments in companies such as Yahoo, eBay and Selectica.
Previously Ms. Atkins was CEO of NCI, a creator and manufacturer of nutraceutical foods, such as PowerBar.
She was also CEO of Clear Standards, which developed enterprise level software for energy management and sustainability.
Ms. Atkins currently serves on the boards of Cognizant, SL Green Realty and Schneider Electric, and is a member of the board of Volvo Cars (private).
Dee Dee Myers has extensive experience in corporate responsibility, communications and corporate and public positioning.
Ms. Myers is an executive at Warner Bros. Entertainment, where she is Executive Vice President for Worldwide Corporate Communications and Public Affairs.
She leads the company's strategic communications, positioning, corporate responsibility and philanthropy programs.
Ms. Myers has consulted extensively in strategic and crisis communications and reputation management.
She was the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary during President Bill Clinton's first term.
Wendy Webb has significant industry experience in travel and tourism, hospitality, media and entertainment, retailing, consumer products, e-commerce and other sectors.
She is CEO of Kestrel Advisors, which advises corporations on growth initiatives, governance, investor relations and strategic issues.
Her background includes 20 years as a senior executive at The Walt Disney Company, including as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Shareholder Services, responsible for the company's strategic and financial communications worldwide.
Ms. Webb also served as Executive Director of The Walt Disney Company Foundation, supporting the company's philanthropy and brand-building.
She also held C-suite positions at e-commerce leader Ticketmaster and investment firm Tennenbaum Capital Partners.
Ms. Webb is currently a director of ABM Industries, where she serves on the Audit Committee and Strategy and Risk Committee, and is on the board of 9 Spokes, a software company. ■