SANFILIPPO ANTHONY MICHAEL

About SANFILIPPO ANTHONY MICHAEL

Anthony M. Sanfilippo is an American business executive known for senior leadership roles in consumer-facing and regulated industries, particularly gaming, hospitality, and board governance. His best-known public-company leadership role was as Chief Executive Officer and later chairman of Pinnacle Entertainment, where he was responsible for guiding strategy, operational execution, and shareholder value creation. During his tenure, he was associated with building a strong management team and promoting a company culture focused on operational excellence and memorable guest experiences. He also oversaw major strategic and growth initiatives in the gaming and entertainment sector, including large-scale transactions and integration efforts that required disciplined execution. Before Pinnacle, Sanfilippo served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a board member of Multimedia Games Inc., a publicly traded company that created and supplied technology systems, content, and electronic gaming devices. That role added to his reputation as an operator with deep experience leading businesses in complex and highly regulated markets. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at Harrah’s Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment, including division president responsibilities and operational leadership in New Orleans. Those roles helped shape his management style, which has consistently emphasized team leadership, business performance, and customer experience. In corporate governance, Sanfilippo has also been active as a board director. He served on the board of Papa John’s International, Inc., and he also served as chairman of the board of Tivity Health, Inc. His board and executive experience have made him a recognizable governance figure among U.S.-listed companies. Across his career, public materials typically describe him as a seasoned leader with strengths in operations, strategic oversight, and organizational transformation, especially in businesses where execution quality and customer satisfaction are critical.