WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote
Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is proud to
announce that Jennifer Westbury,
Executive Vice President, Sales & Customer Development, has
been selected as a finalist in the 2021 Women in Gaming (WiG)
Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards in the Industry Achiever
category.
The WiG Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards highlight
positive changes in the gaming industry and recognize and reward
individuals and organizations for outstanding devotion to enhancing
equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The Industry Achiever award is presented to an influential woman
in the industry who has made significant contributions to the
success of their organization, showed dedication and commitment,
and influenced the development of the gaming industry.
Jennifer Westbury's nomination
and subsequent selection as an Industry Achiever finalist is a
result of the prominent role she has played in Pollard Banknote's
dramatic growth and success during her more than 30 years with the
company, as well as her ongoing commitment to the industry.
Jennifer has led the expansion of Pollard Banknote's market
presence to become a global force within the lottery and charitable
gaming industry. Additionally, Jennifer has been instrumental
in guiding the company's vision for the industry, which is focused
on three key dimensions for success: developing outstanding games
that excite and attract players; the relentless pursuit of
excellence at retail, by executing effective in-store strategies
and expanding the retail network; and cultivating digital
engagement using a multichannel approach. Jennifer is passionate
about assisting Pollard Banknote's lottery partners through the
development and execution of strategies involving the three
dimensions and by offering some of the most sales-driving
innovations in the industry.
Jennifer also shares her passion for the industry by eagerly
taking on various leadership roles. She was involved in the early
stages of the PGRI Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership (WILL)
and has shared her wealth of knowledge at numerous speaking
engagements and conferences throughout the years. Additionally, as
a participant in the WILL mentorship program, Jennifer seized the
opportunity to support the development of a newer lottery employee
with her insights and learnings. Her induction into the Public
Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) Lottery Hall of Fame in 2012 is
evidence of the exceptionally high regard in which she is held
within the industry.
Jennifer is a staunch advocate for diversity within both our
company and the industry and has led the way by building a diverse
group of sales and marketing professionals, with a senior
management team of which 69% are women. Her team's tenure and years
of lottery experience is a testament to her motivational management
style.
"As one of the longest-serving women on the vendor side of the
lottery industry, Jennifer's contributions to Pollard Banknote and
the industry overall have been remarkable," said Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer,
Pollard Banknote. "Much of our current success is due to her
ability to address our lottery customers' needs and help them drive
sales and generate funds for good causes. Her continued focus on
striving for excellence in all aspects of our business highlights
her leadership in the company and beyond."
The winner in the Industry Achiever category, along with over 20
other categories, will be announced on September 10, 2021 at an awards event in
London, England.
About Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60
lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket
products, licensed games, Schafer Systems and Fastrak retail
merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings,
ranging from world-class mkodo game apps to comprehensive player
engagement and iLottery solutions, including strategic marketing
and management services. The company is a proven innovator and has
decades of experience helping lotteries to maximize player
engagement, sales, and proceeds for good causes. Pollard Banknote
also provides pull-tab tickets, bingo paper, and its Diamond Game and Compliant Gaming electronic
games and devices to charitable and other gaming markets in
North America. Established in
1907, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 64.3% by the Pollard
family and 35.7% by public shareholders, and is publicly traded on
the TSX (PBL). For more information, please visit our website at
www.pollardbanknote.com.
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