Drew Kelley Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

London, Gb

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in delivering entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital gaming.Primary personal responsibilities for the 10,000+ employee, global entertainment company include: strategic planning and business development; acquisition analysis; finance and accounting for gaming across all facilities and disciplines, including budgeting, forecasting (FP&A), and internal/external (SEC) reporting; and coordinating with investor & lender relations.• Integrally involved in leading IGT’s strategic review process, which resulted in securing a definitive agreement with Apollo Global Management, Inc. whereby IGT’s Gaming & Digital business and Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) will be simultaneously acquired in an all-cash transaction that values the acquired businesses at approximately $6.3 billion• Oversaw the development and successful launch of IGT’s new Digital and Online Gaming segment• Successfully transformed and enhanced in-house gaming manufacturing capabilities by meticulously evaluating global contract manufacturer alternatives, resulting in the strategic outsourcing of over 75% of the internal assembly process, thereby substantially improving fixed labor costs, optimizing real estate utilization, and reducing unit costs by more than $150 million• Formulated and executed a comprehensive expense reduction program, generating annual cash flow enhancements exceeding $170 million, despite escalating micro and macro supply chain challenges and headwinds

Advisory firm representing clients in the gaming, leisure, restaurant, and retail industries.

Uncasville, Connecticut, Us

MGE is a master developer and operator of premier integrated entertainment resorts, featuring iconic hotels, unparalleled gaming, unique live sports and entertainment, flexible conference (MICE) facilities, and innovative F&B amenities throughout the US, Canada, and South Korea. MGE is a registered public reporting entity with the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).• Lead efforts to complete Asian market financings associated with the $1.6 billion Inspire resort development in Seoul Korea• Successfully completed a $625 million refinancing for ilani Casino Resort, reducing blended cost of debt by more than 700bps• Completed acquisition and associated financing of the Niagara Gaming Bundle, utilizing a C$400 million term loan facility and the issuance of a C$40 million convertible debenture• Led operational and brand improvement program generating $150 million in cash flow improvements

Longmont, Colorado, Us

Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ARCW), family office-controlled, advanced manufacturer utilizing metal injection molding (MIM), precision stamping, and metal 3D printing technologies at its facilities throughout the US and Europe.• Following the completion of a reverse merger/IPO, developed and implemented ‘fiscal discipline’ strategy, resulting in the: (i) elimination of approximately $10+ million in ongoing annual costs; (ii) financial initiatives designed to improve Company’s historical working capital imbalance; and (iii) the internally-managed divestiture of several non-core business units• Recapitalized Company’s balance sheet in a series of transactions utilizing a combination of senior secured debt (portions cash flow, ABL, and mortgage-based), subordinated notes, and equity offerings, while evaluating and executing other financial alternatives, including equipment financing, sale-leaseback transactions, and convertible alternatives• Lead strategic review of Additive Manufacturing sector, leading to the formation of the Company’s metal 3D business unit

New York City, New York, Us

Investment Banking MD/Senior Vice President; Consumer, Gaming, and Leisure Group• Established New York division of leading industry investment banking franchise, advising on $5+ billion in strategic advisory, capital market, and restructuring transactions; unique expertise in project financings and LBO transactions• Developed and maintained global relationships with senior company management, financial sponsor, and industry contacts established during 10+ years of covering the consumer, gaming, and hospitality industries• Partnered with market-leading restructuring team to provide company- and creditor-side advisory services in distressed, bankruptcy, and reorganization situations, including 363 sales, credit bidding, liquidations, and debt for equity swaps

New York City, Us

Investment Banking Vice President; Gaming, Leisure and Restaurant Group• Created and expanded client relationships for one of the most successful gaming groups on Wall Street, with average yearly group profit of $25+ million• Developed and implemented strategic alternatives and capital market solutions for clients• Built merger, LBO, and company operating models; developed comparable company, precedent transaction, and discounted cash flow valuation analyses; prepared pitch materials, board presentations, and offering memorandums; and, performed in-depth economic, industry, and company research

New York City, Us

Equity Research Associate; Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Group• Provided research and analytical support to the Institutional Investor #1 ranked equity research analyst covering the gaming, lodging, and leisure sectors• Lead associate responsible for coverage of twelve gaming operators and four gaming equipment manufacturers

New York, Ny, Us

Investment Banking Analyst; Hospitality, Leisure and Entertainment Group

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics

High School Diploma