PointsBet, an operator and corporate bookmaker with a regulated offering throughout the United States, has announced the appointment of Dr Eric Lee as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). In this new position, Lee will oversee PointsBet’s DEI targets, leading the company’s DEI committee with the aim of creating a more diverse and inclusive environment for employees.
“We are absolutely delighted to have Eric’s wealth of experience on board as we continue to strive towards a more diverse organization and workplace culture,” said PointsBet Chief of People Rachelle Carpenter.
“I have no doubt that his efforts will help push us forward as a brand and culture to ensure we offer the best employee experience and a strong sense of inclusion and belonging here at PointsBet. I look forward to Eric spearheading our DEI efforts and the positive ramifications it will bring to our teams and customers around the world.”
Lee holds a doctorate in Education & Human Science from the University of Nebraska. Previously, he has instigated DEI plans for the Fortune 500 company TEKsystems with an initiative tailored for the organization’s 7,500 employees.
Moreover, Dr Lee has served as the Assistant Vice President of DEI at Colorado College. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, both academic and corporate, PointsBet hopes this new hire can push the operator’s DEI plans forward.
Lee joins PointsBet as an active member of his community, playing key roles in the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado Black Construction Group, and the Colorado Boxing Commission.
