Chief Financial Officer
John Eder
John is a transformational leader and accomplished financial executive with over 30 years of experience working with large and most iconic brands in the hospitality industry, with significant global operating experience in omni-channel businesses. John’s career reflects a demonstrated record in leading successful large-scale transformation initiatives, optimizing economic management processes in complex, global business environments, and executing M&A transactions across the deal lifecycle in domestic and global markets. He also brings deep corporate governance experience through his work with corporate boards, including audit and compliance committees and is qualified to serve on audit committees as a financial expert.
John spent over 20 years in numerous financial leadership roles at Seminole Gaming and Seminole Hard Rock Holdings LLC. Including EVP & CFO of both organizations. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in growing the company’s EBITDA 10x. Over the years, he has overseen M&A transactions for multiple casinos, both existing and green field projects. Additionally, John led the creation of a shared services organization for Seminole Gaming/Seminole/Hard Rock while harmonizing financial systems, banking, insurance, benefits, and staffing. Furthermore, he was instrumental in implementing the design of the 401k plans, health insurance benefits, property and casualty programs and general ledger/reporting.
John was responsible for overseeing the corporate finance and risk management teams, along with membership in numerous committees - compensation, benefits, information technology, credit, and investment. He was responsible for investor relations and has extensive experience in the financial markets, raising over $10 billion in debt, acquisitions of $1.5 billion and maintaining investment grade ratings with all three credit rating agencies. John worked directly with the board, audit, and compliance committees on a quarterly basis. He presented regularly on financial and operating results, financial transactions, compensation studies and the annual company valuation.
John started his career in public accounting with Coopers & Lybrand. Thereafter, he started his hospitality career at Walt Disney World and adding casino/gaming while working at Kerzner International Hotels.
John received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Eastern Michigan University and Master’s degree from the University of Florida. He is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.