UNCASVILLE – Mohegan Sun Casino President and CEO Ray Pineault announced last week he is resigning after 25 years as of Dec. 28.
Pineault informed the Mohegan Management Board of his intent to step aside and spend more time with his family. He was appointed to his current role in 2021, successfully navigating the reopening of Mohegan resorts following the COVID pandemic and overseeing the growth of Mohegan Digital.
While it has named a successor yet, the Management Board of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority stated it is taking appropriate steps during this period to facilitate a smooth transition of management with the Executive Leadership Team.
His tenure with the tribe began in early 2001 when he served as senior attorney for the
Tribal Government. Throughout his tenure, Pineault has served in multiple capacities including president and general manager of Mohegan Sun and COO for Mohegan.
“With Mohegan well-positioned for the future, including the expansion of online gaming, the time is right for me to transition from my role as President and CEO of Mohegan,” Pineault said. “It has been my distinct honor to serve my Tribe for the past 25 years and I look forward to focusing more on my family who undoubtedly have made sacrifices for me to hold this position.”
“I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish, including the successful refinancing earlier this year, and want to thank the Tribal Council and the Mohegan Tribe, who have entrusted me with this responsibility. Your trust is not something that has ever been taken lightly or for granted, as I know the direct impact our business successes have for Mohegans of today and future generations.”
During the final year of his tenure, the tribe put up for sale the Connecticut Sun WNBA women’s basketball team that plays at the Mohegan Sun Arena. That sale is in limbo as the state of Connecticut led by Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz is trying to line up a deal to keep the team in the state, including games at the Peoples Bank Arena in Hartford.
Tribal Council Chairman James Gessner Jr. sang the praises of Pineault.
“The devotion and passion Ray has demonstrated over the last 25 years are testaments to his unwavering dedication to helping our tribe,” Gessner said. “Being the head of an organization, especially an international business, comes with immense responsibility, unrelenting hours and a willingness to make personal sacrifices for the betterment of his fellow Tribal members and the thousands of Mohegan employees who rely on his leadership and guidance.”
