Harrah’s hires Wilfong from Eastman Kodak Co.

Harrah's Entertainment has hired Diane E. Wilfong away from Eastman Kodak Co. to become the gaming giant's new controller and chief accounting officer.

The news was released by Eastman Kodak in a release announcing Wilfong's replacement.

Harrah's spokesman Gary Thompson confirmed the hiring, adding it is contingent on approval by regulators.

Wilfong, who will start in July, replaces Anthony McDuffie who resigned last month. McDuffie had been with the company since 1988.

Wilfong joined Eastman Kodak in July 1999 as a director of finance. She was elected corporate controller and chief accounting officer in September 2006.

She will report to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jonathan Halkyard.