MGM Resorts International Names Bill Hornbuckle President &
Chief Marketing Officer
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) has announced the promotion of
Bill Hornbuckle to President &
Chief Marketing Officer.
In the newly-created position that will report to Jim Murren, Chairman & CEO of MGM Resorts
International, Hornbuckle will assume expanded responsibility to
include Gaming Development.
"Bill Hornbuckle is widely
regarded as one of the most strategic and effective leaders in the
hospitality and entertainment industry," Murren said. "Since
assuming the newly-created role of CMO for the company in 2010, he
has been focused on growing the company's relationships with our
customers and guests. He has achieved this with significant
success, for example, in the creation and growth of our M life
customer loyalty program," Murren added.
Murren said the appointment evolved from the execution of the
company's strategic plan that included expanding the company's
presence domestically and internationally.
Murren also announced expanded responsibilities for Corey Sanders, the company's Chief Operating
Officer, Bobby Baldwin, President
& CEO of CityCenter, and Dan D'Arrigo, Chief Financial
Officer.
Sanders will have expanded oversight and leadership of the
company's operating functions including Retail, Corporate
Advertising and Sales divisions in support of the company's growth
strategies. Baldwin will assume the day to day leadership role for
the ARIA, Vdara, and Mandarin Hotels, as well as CityCenter
Residential and Crystals Retail. Sanders, Baldwin and D'Arrigo will
continue to report to Murren.
"Bill, Corey, Bobby and Dan are part of a leadership team that
is high performing and recognized as among the best of the best in
our industry. I am proud to have such strong Finance, Development,
Marketing and Operational leaders as we continue to grow the
company as a leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry,"
Murren said.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's
leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless
portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM
Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The Company also owns 51% of
MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns the MGM Macau resort and
casino, and 50% of CityCenter in Las
Vegas, which features ARIA resort and casino as its
centerpiece. For more information about MGM Resorts
International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
SOURCE MGM Resorts International