Caesars board member resigns, says no conflict

Caesars Entertainment Inc.’s James Nelson is stepping down from the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

Nelson told the board’s executive chairman of his resignation on Friday, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. His departure “was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices,” the filing said.

Nelson, the CEO of real estate investment trust Global Net Lease

Inc., joined the board in March 2019, and was a member of Caesars’ audit committee, according to the company’s website.