Foxwoods Appoints First Tribal Member CEO

LEDYARD, CT — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has announced the appointment of Jason Guyot as Foxwoods Resort Casino’s new president and chief executive officer, according to a statement. Guyot is an 18-year Foxwoods veteran and a member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

He became interim CEO in April 2020. He is Foxwoods' first Pequot CEO.

"What Jason has done over the past twelve months has been remarkable, taking the helm of Foxwoods at the onset of the pandemic, building safety guidelines from the ground up to ensure guests feel safe, and championing a new kind of culture for our team members," Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, said in a statement. "This is a special milestone for Foxwoods as well as our tribal family."

Guyot led Foxwoods’ COVID-19 response team, developing and implementing the resort’s extensive safety measures across its 9 million square footprint. He has also been instrumental in leading Foxwoods' move from a gaming-centric outlet to a destination resort.

"I am very honored to be appointed Foxwoods’ President CEO – a role that means everything to me," Guyot said in a statement. "I’ve been very fortunate to have been afforded the unique opportunity to begin and advance my career at Foxwoods, driven by my desire and passion to learn and grow, personally and professionally. As a tribal member, I’m equally grateful for the opportunity to contribute toward the future success of our tribal nation."

Guyot, a lifelong resident of Connecticut, began his career at Foxwoods in 2003, starting as an employment and diversity manager, working his way through senior roles across Human Resources, Marketing, Gaming, and Hotel Operations.

He oversaw the expansion and opening efforts for the Fox Tower in 2008 before taking on the role of senior vice president of Resort Operations, guiding the property’s Food and Beverage, Hotel Operations, Resort Services, Engineering and Resort Sales and Development divisions.

Guyot holds a bachelor’s degree from Mitchell College in Connecticut and attended the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, where he completed the General Managers Program.

He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Connecticut Special Olympics and Connecticut’s Tourism Advisory Council. He resides in Stonington with his wife and daughter.