LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating the major slot games players love and casino network systems that improve the player experience, announced today that Aimee Hoyt has joined the Company as vice president of Human Resources.

"We are delighted to welcome Aimee to the IGT team," said Patti Hart, IGT President and CEO. "She brings with her deep professional knowledge and experience that will help IGT to further our Human Resources programs globally and build upon our competitive advantage in the marketplace - namely through organizational design, performance management, reward and recognition, work force planning, leadership and talent development."

Hoyt comes to IGT from Hewlett-Packard, where as vice president of Human Resources she was responsible for leading all aspects of HR for HP's Software and Solutions division. Before her tenure at HP, Hoyt was director of Human Resources at Cisco Systems, and held senior HR Management roles at Sun Microsystems and Global Crossing, Ltd.

Hoyt holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Development from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products worldwide. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com.

SOURCE IGT