John M. Boushy appointed to Galaxy Gaming board following Meredith Brill’s departure
Boushy assumes the role effective 21 October 2026, replacing Brill after four years on the board.
Key Takeaways
- John M. Boushy was appointed to the Board of Directors of Galaxy Gaming effective 21 October 2026.
- Boushy replaces Meredith Brill, who resigned after four years as a Class II director.
- He brings more than 45 years of leadership experience in gaming, hospitality, technology and entertainment.
- Boushy has served as CEO, President and Director of Ameristar Casinos, and held senior executive roles at Harrah's Entertainment.
John M. Boushy was appointed a member of the Board of Directors of Galaxy Gaming, effective 21 October 2026, replacing Meredith Brill, who notified the board of her intention to resign after four years as a Class II director. The company announced the designation the same day. [Galaxy Gaming](/b2b)
Board appointment and succession
Galaxy Gaming designated Boushy to fill the vacancy created by Meredith Brill’s resignation. Brill had served on the board for four years as a Class II director before advising the board of her decision to step aside. The appointment covers the board vacancy and associated governance formalities. [board vacancy](/news)
"We are pleased to welcome John to the Galaxy Gaming Board of Directors," said Mark Lipparelli, Chairman of the Board.
Lipparelli added that the company expects to benefit from Boushy’s judgement and mentorship in the coming years, and expressed gratitude for Brill’s contributions to positioning Galaxy for its next phase of growth.
John M. Boushy’s professional experience
John M. Boushy brings more than 45 years of senior leadership experience across gaming, hospitality, technology and entertainment. He is founder and Managing Member of Boushy Consulting, LLC, through which he advises operators, investors and senior executives on strategic, operational and development matters.
Through his consulting practice, Boushy held executive management roles at the holding company of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; advised the Second Priority Noteholders Committee during the bankruptcy of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company; and served on the board of Caesars Entertainment following its emergence from bankruptcy. Since 2015 he has been co-founder and chairman of the holding company of ReelMetrics.
Before creating Boushy Consulting, Boushy served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Ameristar Casinos, Inc., leading the company’s operations and growth strategy. Previously he spent more than two decades at Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., holding executive positions including Executive Vice President of Project Development, Design and Construction; Chief Integration Officer; Chief Information Officer; and Senior Vice President of Operations, Marketing and Technology.
During his tenure at Harrah's, Boushy led enterprise-level strategic growth initiatives, oversaw integration of the Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment merger—delivering double the pro forma synergies—and supervised major development and capital investment projects. He is credited with driving the application of technology and marketing analytics in gaming operations.
"John's extensive executive leadership experience, coupled with his background in strategic planning, technology innovation, mergers and acquisitions, operations and corporate governance, will be invaluable as Galaxy continues to execute its long-term growth strategy," said Mark Lipparelli.
The company thanked Meredith Brill "for her many contributions" and wished her success in her future endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does John M. Boushy’s appointment to Galaxy Gaming take effect?
The appointment takes effect on 21 October 2026; Galaxy Gaming announced the designation and the replacement of Meredith Brill on the same day.
Whom does John M. Boushy replace on the Galaxy Gaming board?
John M. Boushy replaces Meredith Brill, who communicated her intention to resign after four years of service as a Class II director.
What experience does John M. Boushy bring to Galaxy Gaming’s board?
Boushy brings over 45 years of experience across gaming, hospitality, technology and entertainment; he was CEO, President and Director of Ameristar Casinos and held executive roles for more than two decades at Harrah's Entertainment.
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