Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. has announced the election of Scott E. Schubert to its board of directors, filling the vacancy created when a board member resigned in May.

Schubert has an extensive background in corporate finance. In 2009 he became a member of the board of directors of Sonus Networks, Inc., where he currently serves as chairman of the audit committee and as a member of the corporate development and investment committee. He previously served as chief financial officer of TransUnion LLC, as well as chief financial officer and executive vice president of corporate development of NTL, Inc. (now known as Virgin Media, Inc.). From 1999 to 2003, Schubert held the position of chief financial officer of Williams Communications Group, Inc.

Schubert also served as head of BP Amoco’s Global Financial Services, leading the initial integration of BP and Amoco’s worldwide financial operations following the merger of the two companies.

By GGB Staff

Staff writers for Global Gaming Business magazine. Las Vegas, Nevada.