DraftKings Appoints Cal Ripken Jr. As Special Advisor To Board Of Directors
BOSTON (WJZ) -- DraftKings announced Thursday the appointment of Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. as a special advisor to the board of directors.
Ripken will lend strategic insights to the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer on key company initiatives and will become a DraftKings equity holder.
"Cal Ripken Jr. embodies the qualities of perseverance and integrity we value so highly at DraftKings, and on behalf of the entire company I want to extend our warmest welcome to him as a special advisor," Jason Robins, CEO and co-founder of DraftKings, said.
Ripken will also advise the DraftKings board of directors and Chief Executive Officer on company strategy, product development and marketing activities.
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