Judging Committee

Dona Cassese

Creative Director of Global Marketing Communications and Operations

Aristocrat Americas

Dona Cassese is a member of the Aristocrat Americas management team as the creative director of global marketing communications and operations. Cassese is the owner and founder of The Marketing Group, a Las Vegas-based firm specializing in the development and implementation of corporate and private events, product messaging, advertising, trade shows, product launches and casino promotions. A seasoned gaming veteran, Cassese has been an executive in the gaming industry for more than 25 years. Prior to joining Aristocrat, Cassese held several senior management positions in sales and marketing with such leaders as the Mirage, Mandalay Bay, Coast Resorts, GSI and WMS Gaming. She was also named a 2004 Great Women of Gaming.