LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) today announced that Gregory "Greg"
Spierkel has accepted an invitation to join the Company's Board of
Directors. He was elected to his new post by the Board during
its meeting on Tuesday.
Mr. Spierkel served for seven years as the Chief Executive
Officer of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), a leading global technology
distributor. He retired last year from the Fortune 100 Company,
which distributes and markets technology products from companies
including Apple and Microsoft.
"For 25 years, Greg has successfully managed complex,
large-scale operations throughout the world," said Jim Murren, MGM Resorts' Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer. "He brings to the board a unique blend
of leadership, expertise in technology and communications, and
experience in Asia."
Mr. Spierkel led the Company's $500
million acquisition of Tech Pacific and significantly
strengthened its presence in Asia. He also led the
transformation of the European region into a best-in-class
performer, delivering sales and operating margins at historic
highs.
Before joining Ingram Micro in 1997, Mr. Spierkel spent 11 years
at Canada-based Mitel Corp., a multinational manufacturer of PBX,
software and semiconductor products. He also worked in market
research for Nortel Inc. and in sales and product development for
Bell Canada.
Mr. Spierkel, who is 56, serves as a board member for PACCAR
Inc., a truck manufacturer and technology company.
A Canadian by birth, Mr. Spierkel earned a bachelor's degree at
Carleton University in Ontario, Canada, and an MBA at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
His election to the Board is subject to required approvals or
waivers from gaming regulators.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's
leading global hospitality companies, operating a 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 is in the
process of developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50% of
CityCenter in Las Vegas, which
features ARIA resort and casino. For more information about
MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" under the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks
and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as
described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
SOURCE MGM Resorts, International