Mark Frissora

Mark P. Frissora is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Caesars Entertainment. Frissora has 38 years of business experience that spans all levels of management and functional roles. Frissora joined Caesars in 2015 and served between 2000-2014 as Chairman and CEO of two Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to his July 2015 appointment as Caesars’ CEO, he started his career working in various management positions for General Electric, Philips Lighting Company, and Aeroquip-Vickers. He served as the CEO of Tenneco from 2000 until 2006, and from 1999 to 2006, Tenneco’s revenue rose 39 percent to $4.4 billion. Frissora subsequently served as CEO of The Hertz Corporation from 2006 until September 2014, also serving as the company’s chairman from January 1, 2007 until he stepped down in September 2014. While with Hertz, Frissora was named one of Business Travel News’ Most Influential Business Travel Executives of 2012. Additionally, he has been a member of The Business Roundtable, McKinsey’s CEO Advisory Council, and the G100. He has also been actively involved in philanthropic activities and in 2012 he was awarded the Oliver R. Grace Award for Distinguished Service in Advancing Cancer Research.

Mr. Frissora holds a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University and has completed executive development programs at Babson College and the Thunderbird International School of Management. He is a Director of Delphi Automotive plc and is also a member of the American Gaming Association. He previously served as a Director of Walgreens Boots Alliance.