Chicago socialite Desiree Rogers, former CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC and former White House Social Secretary for Obama administration, was added to the board of directors at Inspired. After her tenure at JPC ended, Rogers became Chair of the Chicago tourism bureau, Choose Chicago.
“We welcome Desiree Rogers and Steve Saferin to the board as new independent directors and look forward to the value their leadership will bring,” said Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman of Inspired Entertainment. “As we continue our focus on North American expansion, the depth of knowledge and relevant experience of both Desiree and Steve will provide valuable perspective.
“Desiree is an accomplished business leader, a former Illinois Lottery Director, and an experienced Board member in both the public and nonprofit sector. We are confident that Inspired will benefit from her insights, business acumen and counsel.
She currently serves on the boards of two public companies, Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. and MDC Partners Inc She also serves on the board of DonorsChoose, Northwestern Memorial Foundation, the Economic Club, the Commercial Club and World Business Chicago. She has also served on the board of Blue Cross Blue Shield, and as the Vice Chairman of the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry. She has an undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
