ASX-listed Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced veteran consumer brands executive Natasha Chand as a non-executive director, effective immediately.
According to information from the company, Chand – who is based in the US – is a seasoned business and technology executive with over 25 years’ experience building and leading consumer brands globally.
She has held executive and advisory roles in strategy, business transformation, digital marketing and supply chain optimization for companies including Levi Strauss, Target Australia, Amazon and McKinsey & Company. Chand also serves as a non-executive director on the board of the NYSE-listed Hanesbrands Inc and is an advisor to early-stage and Fortune 500 companies, among other appointments, Aristocrat said.
“I am delighted to welcome a colleague of Natasha’s calibre and experience to the Board,” said Aristocrat Chairman Neil Chatfield.
“Natasha’s skills and global perspectives across areas including omni-channel and consumer strategy, digital technology and business transformation are highly relevant, in particular as Aristocrat deepens its presence in online RMG markets and executes its ambitious growth strategy. I look forward to Natasha’s contribution to our continued success.”
Aristocrat said Chand will stand for election at the company’s next Annual General Meeting and will be referred to as director (elect) until regulatory pre-approval is obtained.