Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. appointed Isle of Capri Casinos Inc.'s former CEO James Perry to its board as an independent director, effective immediately.

Perry also served as Isle of Capri's chairman and executive chairman and on its board from 2007 to 2014.

He will stand for election at Gaming and Leisure's 2017 annual shareholders meeting. The appointment expands the company's board to six members, with five independent directors.