MGM Resorts International has expanded its board of directors with the addition of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios chairwoman Dame Donna Langley.
For more than two decades, Langley has established NBCUniversal as a leading entertainment conglomerate through its Peacock, Bravo and NBC brands, where she has full oversight of all entertainment programming and marketing.
“Donna will be a tremendous asset to the board and to the company as it continues pursuing its vision to be the world’s premiere gaming entertainment company,” said MGM Resorts chair Paul Salem. “Her entertainment background and experience, especially in areas like content strategy, programming, distribution and marketing, will be invaluable as she offers her guidance to the company and its leaders.”
MGM Resorts CEO & president Bill Hornbuckle commented: “We welcome Donna to our board and look forward to leveraging her deep and valuable experience in the entertainment space as we continue developing and producing our own proprietary sports and entertainment content for our guests.
“Donna is globally recognized as an innovative and influential leader with a special skill for reshaping industries, invigorating brands and leading organizations through change. She will be a tremendous asset to our executive team at MGM Resorts.”
Langley becomes the 13th member of the company’s Board. She was awarded a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) title by the late Queen in the 2020 New Year’s Honour List.
“MGM Resorts is the global leader across gaming, hospitality and live entertainment,” said Langley. “Joining their board as they continue to ideate and innovate on best-in-class experiences for multi-generational audiences is an exciting challenge I’m delighted to take on with my fellow board members and the incredible management team.”
Shares in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) closed 0.96 per cent lower at $30.99 per share in New York Wednesday.