Corey Sanders announces retirement from MGM Resorts 

Sanders has been with the company for 30 years.

Longstanding MGM Resorts COO Corey Sanders has announced his retirement after 30 years with the company. 

Sanders will exit the role on New Year’s Eve, and will serve as advisor to the President and CEO for a further year before exiting entirely. A new COO will be announced next month. 

Sanders’ career with MGM Resorts has been extensive. Currently, he oversees the operator’s Las Vegas and regional properties, alongside departments including hospitality, HR and gaming, among others. Before this, he was MGM Resorts’ CFO and Treasurer.  

Other executive titles held over the years include Assistant VP of Corporate Finance and Tax Director at MGM Grand, EVP and Chief Financial Officer for MGM Grand Resorts, and EVP for Operations for MGM Mirage, among others. 

Good to know: In its latest financial results, MGM Resorts posted revenue of $4.4bn for Q2 2025, up 2%, though net income fell dramatically, down 73.8% year-over-year to $49m 

On his retirement, MGM Resorts President & CEO Bill Hornbuckle said, “It’s impossible to overstate what Corey has meant to this company over the last 30-plus years. He has been a constant presence, providing foundational leadership for all the key moments that have defined our history – from our acquisitions of Mirage Group and Mandalay Resort Group to our regional property openings and expansions like Springfield, National Harbor, Empire City and Borgata. 

“More importantly, Corey helped us put all the different pieces together to create one company and one culture. As a leader and as a person, Corey understood the importance of caring for employees and treating people with respect. He will be deeply missed.” 

Beth Turner

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