HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Support
Services today announced the promotion of two senior executives to
new roles and expanded responsibilities. Stephanie Piimauna
has been named Senior Vice President of People and Inclusion, and
is now also responsible for Human Resources, reporting to
Tracy Bradford, President, Seminole
Hard Rock Support Services. Piimauna remains Chief Diversity
& Inclusion Officer including oversight of Tribal Career
Development, and Global Social Responsibility, reporting to
Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock
International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. Meaghan Ryan was elevated to Head of Human
Resources for all of Seminole Support Services, reporting to
Piimauna.
"Stephanie has done an incredible job of developing and leading
our DE&I efforts and we are excited for her to expand her
impact across the organization in meaningful ways in this new
role," said Bradford. "With the strong leadership of Meaghan to
drive our Human Resources efforts, this combination further
strengthens our Center of Excellence to drive innovation at the
company."
Piimauna added, "I am deeply honored to step into this new role
and contribute in an even bigger way to our team's growth and
success. Furthermore, I'm thrilled to have Meaghan leading HR for
the organization and am looking forward to our continued
partnership in this pivotal area."
Since joining Hard Rock in 2021, Stephanie Piimauna served as Senior Vice
President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and developed
the company's related strategy and efforts which included the
evolution to 11 Team Member Resource Groups, cultivating inclusive
environments and related goals, measurement and tracking. Under her
leadership, Hard Rock has extended its 2020 designation as one of
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and
Best Employers for Women from 2019 through 2023. Most recently,
Hard Rock was also named to Forbes Best
Brands for Social Impact in 2023. Drawing on her deep
background and two decades in Human Resources, Learning &
Development, and Diversity & Inclusion, she passionately drives
for productive change through the application of cutting-edge
approaches that produce lasting impact.
Piimaunu previously held leadership positions at Gilead Sciences
and MGM Resorts International, among others. She holds her degree
in Business and has earned several certifications for Human
Resources, Leadership Effectiveness, Diversity & Inclusion,
Change Management, Project Management and Finance from institutions
including the University of California San
Diego (UCSD), Cornell, and
PROSCI. She is also a certified coach through the Center for
Coaching Excellence and is a certified member of the International
Coaching Federation (ICF).
"Seminole Hard Rock is an amazing organization and I look
forward to supporting the development and well-being of our team
members along with working with Stephanie and our team to drive our
wonderful culture forward," said Meaghan
Ryan.
Ryan has been with Seminole Hard Rock for a decade and is a
trusted, collaborative, and strategic business partner. As Vice
President overseeing Global Talent and Team Member Relations, she
delivered and developed world-class talent throughout the
organization, overseeing the areas of talent acquisition,
recruitment capabilities, succession planning, as well as team
member relations. She began at the company overseeing talent
acquisition. Ryan previously held HR leadership positions at
various locations for Caesars Entertainment Corporation, as well as
Westgate Resorts. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources
from Florida State University and is an
inaugural member of the leadership team that launched the Women of
Seminole Gaming mentorship program. She is also an active supporter
of Global Gaming Women and serves on the board of Junior
Achievement of South Florida.
Additional information on Hard Rock International can be found
by visiting www.hardrock.com. For more information regarding open
roles at Hard Rock International, please visit
www.hardrock.com/careers.aspx.
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally
recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 309
locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels,
Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance
Venues and Cafes. Its Unity by Hard Rock™ global loyalty program
rewards members for doing the things they love across participating
properties around the world. HRI also launched a joint venture
named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail
sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an
Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns
the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music
memorabilia at more than 88,000 pieces, which are displayed at its
locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored by
J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study as the
number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for five
consecutive years, and among the top Upper Upscale Hotels four
times in five years. HRI became the first privately-owned gaming
company designated a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private
and The Wall Street Journal in 2021 and has since been honored
fourfold. Hard Rock was also honored by Forbes among the World's
Best Employers, as well as Best Employers for Women, Diversity and
New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure,
Gaming and Entertainment Industry. In the 2022 Global Gaming
Awards, Hard Rock was named Land-Based Operator of the Year for the
second time in four years. Hard Rock International currently holds
investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies:
S&P Global Ratings (BBB-) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more
information on Hard Rock International, visit
www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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