UNCASVILLE, CT (August 10, 2011) – Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the recent hire of Paul Wright as Chief Marketing Officer of Mohegan Sun. Wright brings over 25 years of experience in marketing to his new position. As Chief Marketing Officer, Wright will lead all marketing, advertising and entertainment activities for Mohegan Sun.
“Paul brings a tremendous background and a wealth of experience in direct mail, brand marketing, advertising and PR areas,” said Jeff Hartmann, President & CEO of Mohegan Sun. “I am very excited to have Paul join our team after an extensive national search.”
Wright most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for Bacardi USA. He has also held positions as Vice President of Marketing at Coca-Cola, SBM/Director of Marketing at Warner-Lambert and at General Mills, starting as an intern and working his way up to Senior Brand Manager. He began his career in marketing at Fingerhut Catalog Retailers.
He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Math and Economics from St. Olaf College and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Marketing and Strategic Management from the University of Minnesota.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
