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Tracey Riccardi, vice-president, compensation, benefits and HR systems, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd.

With more than 25 years of extensive experience in human resources, Tracey Riccardi brings a wealth of expertise to her current role as vice-president of compensation, benefits and HR systems at Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. She’s also a member of Gateway’s HR leadership committee, playing a pivotal role in jointly overseeing HR strategies, standards and frameworks that support the current and future business objectives of the company.

Consistently seizing opportunities for hands-on learning, advancement and personal development, Riccardi’s expertise encompasses the full spectrum of HR, showcasing proficiency in benefits plans, retirement programs, total compensation, pay equity, contract administration and HR systems. Her professional journey began at Caesars Windsor, where she initially held finance positions. She subsequently made a seamless transition to HR in key roles such as manager of compensation and benefits and senior manager, HR engagement and contracts before venturing into the benefits industry. During her tenure as manager of client services at GreenShield, she expanded her knowledge by overseeing benefits service teams across three provinces before returning to her HR and gaming industry roots.

Riccardi is a member of the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute and is an active member of the CPBI council. She shared her knowledge and passion for compensation and benefits as a faculty member at St. Clair College. She was also a board member of the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families. Riccardi holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Windsor.

Riccardi is committed to creating a positive impact by prioritizing the needs of others, recognizing the significance of a synergistic team in fostering organizational and professional success. When she isn’t immersed in the dynamic world of HR or supporting her five children, she indulges in her love for cruising with her husband, seeking rejuvenation amid the sun and sand.