The recently opened Fontainebleau Las Vegas has appointed Maurice Wooden as the President of the luxury resort and casino.
Wooden brings with him 36 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, including as the President of Luxury Hotel Development for Fertitta Entertainment in a more recent role.
On top of this, the industry veteran has held prominent roles at Wynn Las Vegas, the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, The Mirage Hotel and Casino, among others.
According to reports, former President Mark Tricano remains at the company but will report to Wooden.
Fontainebleau Development Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Soffer said: "Throughout his career, Maurice has proven himself as a leader dedicated to evolving the luxury hospitality experience on the Las Vegas Strip.
"His well-established track record along with his unparalleled consistency and a deep knowledge of the hospitality and gaming industries instill an exceptional level of confidence in us as we continue the development and refinement of our Las Vegas property.
"Maurice will be an excellent steward of our brand, its culture, and heritage; and we eagerly anticipate his leadership in driving the growth and development of Fontainebleau Las Vegas as we continue our focus on an excellent guest experience."
Wooden himself added: "It is extraordinarily invigorating and a tremendous honor to take on the responsibility of leading an incredible team during this defining moment in Las Vegas.
“The rich history and cultural alignment with this iconic brand resonate with my own passions and I'm looking forward to building on the 70 years of incredible culture that Fontainebleau has established.
"Fontainebleau Development conceived this resort with a unique, independent vision that sets it apart from everything there is and anything there has ever been on the Strip. This role presents me with a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with a world-class executive team to enhance our Las Vegas community and to contribute to the growth of the Fontainebleau brand for the future."
