Carlo Santarelli assumes new role as Senior Vice President in charge of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations at GLPI
In a strategic move to strengthen its position in the gaming, lodging, and gaming REIT sectors, Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has announced the appointment of Carlo Santarelli as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, effective from August 18, 2025.
Santarelli, a seasoned Wall Street stock analyst with over 25 years of experience in equity research and investment banking, brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep network of contacts to GLPI. Most recently, he served as Managing Director of Gaming & Lodging Equity Research at Deutsche Bank, but has also held similar positions at Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo.
Peter Carlino, GLPI's Chairman and CEO, praised Santarelli's appointment, stating that his extensive Wall Street experience and industry knowledge will be instrumental in GLPI's future growth and success. Santarelli's research work on the gaming, lodging, and gaming REIT sectors is highly regarded by GLPI, and his unique perspectives on industry events and trends, driven by a data-driven approach and stock-picking talent, are expected to provide valuable insights for the company.
In his new role at GLPI, Santarelli will report to the President and COO, Brandon Moore, and focus on developing growth opportunities, strategic relationships, and managing investor relations for the company. He will also work closely with Peter Carlino and senior management to evaluate potential strategic initiatives and partnerships.
Santarelli's appointment at GLPI further strengthens the company's leadership team in the gaming, lodging, and gaming REIT sectors. His expertise, which includes having witnessed GLPI’s original formation from a research analyst and capital markets perspective, is expected to contribute significantly to GLPI's strategic initiatives.
GLPI values the contributions Santarelli is expected to make, and looks forward to leveraging his unique insights and strategic thinking to benefit the company's stakeholders. Santarelli's extensive networks among institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and a wide range of gaming industry operators are also expected to play a crucial role in GLPI's investor relations interactions.
[1] Santarelli brings a deep network of contacts among institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and a wide range of gaming industry operators to GLPI. [2] Santarelli has over 25 years of experience in Wall Street, specifically in equity research and investment banking. [3] Prior to his role at Deutsche Bank, Santarelli held similar positions at Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo. [4] Santarelli consistently ranked highly in Institutional Investor and other sell-side analyst research polls as a thought leader in the gaming, lodging, and gaming REIT sectors. [5] Santarelli will oversee investor relations interactions at GLPI. [6] Santarelli has an in-depth knowledge of the industry, having experienced GLPI’s original formation from a research analyst and capital markets perspective. [7] Santarelli's appointment at GLPI further strengthens the company's leadership team in the gaming, lodging, and gaming REIT sectors. [8] Peter Carlino, GLPI’s Chairman and CEO, made a statement regarding Santarelli’s appointment. [9] Santarelli's extensive Wall Street experience and industry knowledge will be instrumental in GLPI’s future growth and success. [10] Santarelli will report to GLPI President and Chief Operating Officer Brandon Moore.
[1] Santarelli's extensive networks among institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and a wide range of gaming industry operators are expected to play a crucial role in GLPI's financial and business dealings.[2] With over 25 years of experience in finance, specifically in equity research and investment banking, Santarelli brings a wealth of knowledge and strategies to GLPI's business operations.
