Carlo Santarelli appointed as Senior Vice President, handling Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations duties at GLPI
Gaming and Leisure Properties Appoints Carlo Santarelli as Senior Vice President
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the commercial casinos sector, has announced the appointment of Carlo Santarelli as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations. The new role commences on August 18, 2025.
Santarelli brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in equity research and investment banking to GLPI. He has held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, Bear Stearns, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo, most recently as Managing Director of Gaming & Lodging Equity Research at Deutsche Bank.
Recognised as a thought leader in the gaming, lodging, and gaming REIT sectors, Santarelli is known for his data-driven analysis and stock-picking talent. He consistently ranked highly in Institutional Investor and other sell-side analyst research polls.
In his new role at GLPI, Santarelli will report to President and COO Brandon Moore. His responsibilities will include developing and evaluating growth opportunities, fostering strategic relationships, and overseeing investor relations activities. He will work closely with GLPI's CEO, Peter Carlino, and senior management to contribute to the company's growth and strategic initiatives.
Santarelli's extensive industry knowledge and network in the gaming real estate sector are valued by GLPI. His expertise in the industry and contacts among institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and gaming industry operators will be instrumental in GLPI's strategic endeavours.
Santarelli is transitioning from covering the gaming industry to being part of it. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
The company, based in the United States, looks forward to benefiting from Santarelli's contributions. Rege Behe, who is associated with GLPI's website, expressed his excitement about the appointment, stating, "Carlo's extensive experience and industry knowledge will be a valuable asset to our team."
The appointment was made by Gaming and Leisure Properties on Tuesday. Santarelli will start working at GLPI on August 18.
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- Santarelli's extensive experience in finance and business, particularly in the gaming and lodging sectors, will be crucial in his new role at Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) as he contributes to the company's growth and strategic initiatives.
- As GLPI's Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, Santarelli will be able to leverage his industry connections in finance and the gaming real estate sector to develop and evaluate growth opportunities for the company.
