Kim Harris Jones
Caesars EntertainmentAbout Kim Harris Jones
Independent director at Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) since April 2024; age 65. Former senior finance executive and CPA with deep controller, audit, and risk oversight experience at global corporates (Mondelez, Kraft, Chrysler, GM) and Deloitte. At CZR, she serves on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and is designated an “audit committee financial expert.”
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez International | Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller | 2012–2015 | Global corporate controller leadership; financial reporting and internal controls |
| Kraft Foods Inc. | Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller | 2009–2012 | Corporate controller responsibilities across finance and accounting |
| Chrysler LLC | Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller & General Auditor | 2008–2009 (17-year career at Chrysler) | Controller and internal audit oversight; enterprise risk and controls |
| General Motors | Finance roles | 6 years | Financial management roles |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | Auditor; obtained CPA | Early career | External audit and assurance; CPA credential |
External Roles
| Company | Role | Tenure | Committees/Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) | Director | Since May 2016 | Audit Committee Chair; member—Corporate Governance & Nominating; Innovation & Technology |
| United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) | Director | Since May 2018 | Audit Committee Chair; member—Compensation Committee |
| Fossil Group, Inc. | Director (former) | Oct 2019 – Jul 2024 | — |
Board Governance
- Committees at CZR: Audit; Corporate Social Responsibility (member)
- Audit committee financial expert designation: Yes
- Independence: Board affirmed independent (all directors except the Executive Chairman and CEO)
- Attendance: 100% of Board and applicable committee meetings in 2024 (incumbents)
- Years of service on this board: Director since April 2024
- Executive sessions: Independent directors held executive sessions at each of the four scheduled in‑person Board meetings in 2024
Fixed Compensation
| Component | CZR Director Program (2024) | Actual for Harris Jones (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $100,000 | $76,236 (prorated; elected April 29, 2024) |
| Committee fees | Audit: $20,000; CSR: $15,000; Nominating: $10,000; Compensation: $15,000; Chair premiums: Audit $40,000; CSR $30,000; Nominating $20,000; Compensation $30,000 | Included in cash above (no chair roles in 2024) |
| Annual equity grant | $250,000 in RSUs; vests immediately on grant; directors may defer | $156,592 in RSUs (prorated) |
| Perquisites | Up to $20,000 comped property usage (nominal/no incremental cost) | $0 disclosed |
Notes: Non‑employee director RSUs vest immediately at grant; settlement can be deferred under the Outside Director Deferred Compensation Plan. All directors reimbursed for reasonable Board service expenses.
Performance Compensation
| Performance-linked pay component | Details |
|---|---|
| None | Non‑employee director equity is time‑based RSUs with immediate vesting; no performance metrics, options, or PSUs for directors disclosed |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Current public boards: TrueBlue (Audit Chair); United Rentals (Audit Chair; Compensation member)
- Prior public board: Fossil Group (ended July 2024)
- Related-party transactions: The Related Party Transactions section lists transactions involving other insiders (e.g., Carano family entities; Pegram), but none involving Harris Jones
Expertise & Qualifications
- Finance/accounting executive with controller and general auditor roles at global companies; CPA; audit/risk oversight depth
- “Audit Committee Financial Expert” designation at CZR; Audit Committee member
- Governance and CSR exposure via Corporate Social Responsibility Committee membership
- Compliance/alignment policies applicable: strict insider trading/anti‑hedging policy (no short sales or options)
Equity Ownership
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (CZR common) | 11,720 shares (includes 7,552 deferred RSUs acquirable within 60 days) |
| Shares outstanding reference | 212,145,588 (as of April 1, 2025) |
| Ownership as % of outstanding | ~0.0055% (computed from above figures) |
| Director stock ownership guideline | 5x annual cash retainer; each non‑employee director had met guidelines as of Dec 31, 2024 |
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independent director with deep finance, audit, and internal control credentials; designated audit committee financial expert—supports board oversight of financial reporting and risk.
- High engagement: 100% meeting attendance in 2024; serves on Audit and CSR committees.
- Strong external governance experience as Audit Chair at two large public companies (TBI, URI), reinforcing accounting rigor and oversight skillset.
- Alignment: holds CZR equity; subject to and in compliance with stringent director ownership guidelines; hedging and short‑sale prohibitions apply.
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Watch items (capacity/context)
- Concurrent audit chair roles at TrueBlue and United Rentals alongside CZR Audit membership increase time demands; however, CZR reports 100% attendance for 2024 incumbents. Continued monitoring of attendance and workload is prudent.
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Conflicts/Red flags
- No related‑party transactions disclosed involving Harris Jones. No Section 16 filing delinquencies cited for her (the only noted late Form 4 in 2024 related to another director).