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TATTS, TABCORP MERGER Stéphane Pallez leadership as well. President of the World
UPDATE
Continued from page 16 Lottery Association Jean-Luc Moner-Banet,
The proposed merger between Tatts and President of the European Lotteries
Group Ltd. and Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. new initiatives. This initiative was started Association Hansjörg Höltkemeier both
is progressing as both parties announced by three women of the company who now attended the first WILL reception at the EL
their intentions to release FY17 financial manage the network. It is open to men as Congress in Krakow.
results in August. The Scheme Booklet for well as women. They have organized sev-
the proposed deal is expected to be made eral events and are very active at proposing Thank you for organizing and hosting this
available to Tatts’ shareholders in September, changes and new initiatives within FDJ. fabulous networking event! Everyone thor-
with a shareholder vote on the matter sched- oughly enjoyed the first WILL reception, and
uled for October. value the time spent with you and the friend-
Cultural change at FDJ is driven by every- ships they made there.
The merger, expected to be completed by one, not just the CEO, ExComm, and Board
year-end, must pass regulatory approvals. of Directors. Stéphane Pallez:
Tatts has joined as a party and, with It served an important purpose in bringing
Tabcorp, will oppose applications brought by Stéphane Pallez: us all together. Networking and commu-
the Australian Competition and Consumer Yes. That is the goal. We want everyone to nication will be vital to make WILL be the
Commission (ACCC) and CrownBet Pty embrace the spirit of inclusiveness, diversity, vibrant and impactful organization that it
Ltd (CrownBet) for judicial review of the and equal opportunity. The commitment should be. It was wonderful to meet and
Australian Competition Tribunal’s decision and passion of the CEO and top execu- visit with colleagues who share a passion for
to authorize the merger. The Full Court of tives is crucial, but real progress is driven making the world a better place by build-
the Federal Court of Australia will hear both by deep-rooted cultural change which ing an organization that serves the goal of
applications on August 28-29. happens only when you have a critical mass helping women succeed in business. This
of employees, including men, who lead the first step is very important to understand
The effect of the ACCC and CrownBet way. Our strategic plan and agreement to the needs and our common grounds. The
applications is that the deadline by which meet certain objectives that reflect progress next steps will include creating more formal
conditions relating to the proposed deal is an important catalyst, a jumping-off point. structures for facilitating interaction, the
must be satisfied or waived will automati- But it is the initiative and engagement of development of mentoring relationships, and
cally extend to December 31. FDJ employees who make the difference, the ongoing collaboration needed to channel
and ultimately enable us to accomplish our the energies of WILL members towards the
goals for helping women achieve their full most productive purposes. n
Rollo Redburn potential.
Continued from page 22
Men who aspire to be enlightened and
of new gaming concepts that can be developed. progressive leaders become champions of
Does MUSL have new games in the pipeline gender equality. It is vital that everyone
that might appeal to the next generation of be a part of the cultural transformation for
consumers, some of whom were raised in a progress to be achieved.
world of highly interactive Mobile games?
What do you regard as the top priority
Rollo Redburn: for WILL (Women’s Initiative in Lottery
As you know, there are multiple vendors Leadership)?
around the US and the world improving
these offerings almost daily. Whether video, Stéphane Pallez:
or mobile, or more player-interactive, the WILL is a collaborative effort of lottery
governing authority in each jurisdiction industry leaders who believe in gender
addresses the legality of these platforms equality, and empowering women and help-
/ concepts. Some of these game concepts ing women achieve their full potential. I
are allowed in only a minority of Member think the first objective is to raise awareness
Lotteries due to local regulations or restric- and understanding, and garner the broadest
tions, and for that reason it can sometimes be base of support for the mission of WILL.
difficult to adequately dive into. The Board Gender equality should be a fundamental
keeps an open door regarding conversations policy for the entire global lottery industry.
about what is possible. Whatever surfaces I think we are progressing towards that.
as viable options may be more of a long-term We have tremendous support from all the
solution. n top female lottery CEOs and executives in
the world. There is also support from male

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