Resorts World Las Vegas forms Board of Directors in effort to strengthen leadership
The property stated that the new Board will help to bolster its governance structure in order to help drive the go-forward business strategy.
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- Jim Murren was named Chairman of the Board, while Alex Dixon was appointed CEO by Resorts World Las Vegas
- The newly established Board of Directors includes three additional members acting as either independent or non-independent members
Resorts World Las Vegas has formed a new Board of Directors in order to help strengthen and deepen its leadership, including the appointments of Jim Murren as Chairman and Alex Dixon as CEO.
Along with Murren and Dixon, the Board will consist of three additional members. AG Burnett and Michelle DiTondo will serve as independent members, while Kong Han Tan will become a non-independent member.
The members of the newly-established Board of Directors assumed their roles on December 4, 2024 and Dixon will assume his position as CEO effective January 16, 2025.
The property stated that its Board of Directors will help to improve its governance structure to help drive the go-forward business strategy. Resorts World Las Vegas is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Berhad, an investment holding and management company.
“As Resorts World Las Vegas continues to establish itself as the premier resort destination in Las Vegas, we are excited to welcome this group of industry leaders overseeing and guiding the Leadership Team to deliver unparalleled guest experiences while fostering our commitment to compliance,” Genting Berhad Chairman and Chief Executive Kok Thay Lim said.
“With over 40 years of collective experience in the global gaming and hospitality industry, we are confident that Alex and Jim, alongside the Board, will help drive the Company forward in pursuing our strategic goals for years to come.”
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Murren previously served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at MGM Resorts, where he led the company through a period of expansion and growth. Dixon will assume his role following his tenure as CEO at Q Casino & Resort and Dubuque Racing Association.
“Resorts World Las Vegas has transformed the Vegas Strip with its unceasing focus on providing the ultimate guest experience, which is why I’m thrilled to join the team and help continue setting the standard for premier hospitality,” Murren said.
“The Board and I are excited to continue building on the strong foundation set by the Executive Leadership Team and driving continued growth and innovation to benefit all of RWLV’s key stakeholders.”
Resorts World Las Vegas also stated that it hopes the combined experience of its new Board of Directors will help to accelerate the company’s growth strategy and enhance customer experiences.
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