Paul Pellizzari

Paul Pellizzari is Vice President—Global Social Responsibility, Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. For over two decades he has led strategies and operational programs at large companies that include environmental sustainability, anti-human trafficking, purpose-driven marketing, responsible gambling, and community impact. Throughout his career, he has worked for multi-national corporations, consultancies, and one of Canada’s largest crown corporations. He has collaborated with different orders of government, the United Nations, and with local, national and international not-for-profit organizations. He is the author of two books and many articles, and has been adjunct faculty at Queen’s University, in Kingston Ontario. His programs have received numerous global and North American awards, including twice being recognized for the world’s best responsible gambling program by the World Lottery Association.