Monday, April 20, 2009 | 2:27 p.m.
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. of Las Vegas today reported that a member of its board of directors, Jeanne P. Jackson, notified the company April 15 that she was resigning from the board immediately.
The disclosure by Harrah's didn't say whether Jackson provided a reason for her departure. Jackson, a member of the board since April 2008, couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
Nike Inc. of Beaverton, Ore., announced March 4 that Jackson, 57, a member of its board of directors since 2001, had been named to the newly created role of President of Direct to Consumer for the company, effective immediately.
Jackson will drive Nike’s global retail efforts that include Nike-owned retail stores worldwide, its affiliate retail stores and its digital commerce organization. She will report to Nike Chief Executive Mark Parker.
Jackson is founder and chief executive of MSP Capital, a private investment company; and has served as a director of McDonald's Corp. and Nordstrom Inc.
She was CEO of Walmart.com from March 2000 to January 2002. She served with Gap Inc. as president and CEO of Banana Republic from 1995-2000, also serving as CEO of Gap Inc. Direct from 1998-2000. Since 1978, she has held various retail management positions with Victoria’s Secret, the Walt Disney Company, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Federated Department Stores.
Jackson is also the president of the United States Ski and Snowboard Foundation Board of Trustees.
Just as distinctive as it's famous neighbors Caesar's Palace and The Venetian, Harrah's Las Vegas has been entertaining guests since 1973. The 87,700-square foot casino is filled with 1,520 slot machines and 107 gaming tables. Outside the casino, guests are able to experience fun in a street-fair atmosphere at the Carnival Court, an outdoor lounge with live entertainment (including the bartenders), food stands and outdoor shops.
At Harrah's comedy is King, and that has never been more apparent then the comedy acts of Rita Rudner, the Mac King Comedy Magic Show and the Improv Comedy Club. After the show, guests are more than welcome to laugh at their friends at The Piano Bar, famous for its dueling pianos and karaoke. Most recently, Harrah's added tribute show "Legends in Concert" to its list of entertainment.
Restaurants like Ming's offers Asian cuisine, while Ruth's Chris Steak House offers guests fine steaks and fresh seafood. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar is a country-themed bar with a restaurant, live music and the occasional appearance from Keith himself.
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