Accel Entertainment Appoints New Chairman and COO
Accel Entertainment "announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Andy Rubenstein, has been named Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, and Accel's President - US Gaming, Mark Phelan, has been appointed to the additional role of Chief Operating Officer. As part of these leadership changes, which are effective immediately, Karl Peterson has been appointed as the Lead Independent Director of the Accel Board. In addition, Mr. Phelan has been selected to succeed Mr. Rubenstein as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective August 7, 2026. Mr. Phelan is also expected to join the Accel Board at that time. These changes reflect the Board's long-term commitment to strong corporate governance and a leadership succession strategy."
