Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) has appointed industry veteran Alex Dixon as chief executive officer, alongside a new board of directors.
The new leadership team boasts over 130 years of industry experience and will look to accelerate the company’s growth.
Jim Murren, the former CEO and chairman of MGM Resorts, will serve as chairman of the new look board of directors, which includes A.G. Burnett, Michelle Di Tondo and Kong Han Tan.
Burnett is a partner in the gaming and administrative law group with McDonald Carano and previously served as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Di Tondo has spent more than a decade in the human resources teams at MGM Resorts, three years at Caesar’s Entertainment, and another three years at American Express.
Tan is currently president, chief operating officer and executive director of Genting Berhad, Resorts World’s ultimate parent company.
Incoming CEO Dixon most recently held the same role at Q Casino & Resort and Dubuque Racing Association, with a career spanning more than two decades across the gaming, hospitality and entertainment industries with the likes of MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and Goldman Sachs.
The Resorts Worlds’ new board of directors began their term on 4 December, with Dixon taking up his position as CEO on January 4.
“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,” said Murren.
“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.”
Dixon added, “We have a bright future ahead of us, and I look forward to supporting and collaborating with RWLV’s leadership alongside the board to continue showcasing the best the Strip has to offer. We have an incredible team of talented and committed employees throughout the organisation and are confident we can achieve amazing things together.”