Tilak Mandadi to join MGM Resorts on July 6

Former Disney and American Express Executive will serve the company in a newly devised position.
With previous executive positions at Disney and American Express, Tilak Mandadi will join MGM Resorts as its chief strategy, innovation and technology officer next month.
The position is a newly created one, designed specifically for the appointment of Mandadi, who brings with him decades of experience.
Most recently, he served as the EVP of digital and global chief technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
While leading a large and global team at Disney, he also helped create innovative solutions to the Covid-19 pandemic, and transformed the company’s consumer experiences.
Prior to his role at Disney Parks, Mandadi was SVP for digital at American Express, and he also worked in leadership roles at FedEx Office and Dell Online.
“In recent years, MGM Resorts has embarked on a dramatic transformation, which includes developing and attracting an exceptional group of renowned leaders in the C-Suite,” said Paul Salem, chairman of the board at MGM Resorts. “Adding Tilak to the management team will enhance and accelerate our growth strategies tied to innovative customer experiences and digital and data-driven business transformation. We are committed to developing a diverse bench of executive leadership with extraordinary talent to envision, design and create the future of gaming and entertainment.”
Tilak Mandadi mentioned that he is excited to join MGM Resorts during a transformative time for the entire industry.
“I’m delighted to join the management team and, along with my colleagues, create compelling and immersive customer experiences at the intersection of responsible gaming and entertainment, and build new, profitable and sustainable lines of revenue,” he added.
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