LAS VEGAS, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Two top
executives at MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) have been
recognized for their contributions in diversity, philanthropy and
sustainability.
Phyllis A. James, Executive Vice
President, Special Counsel-Litigation and Chief Diversity Officer
for MGM Resorts International, has been named one of 2014's most
influential women in corporate America by Savoy
Magazine.
Cindy Ortega, Chief
Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President for MGM Resorts
International, was named one of the 10 most powerful women in
sustainability by Green Building & Design.
"These honors demonstrate the effect that both Phyllis and Cindy
have had in CSR, not just for our company but for the fields of
diversity, philanthropy and sustainability," said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM
Resorts.
The influential women joining Ms. James on Savoy's list,
include: Carla Harris, Vice
Chairman, Global Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley; Ursula M. Burns, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Xerox; and Rose Stuckey
Kirk, President of Verizon Foundation.
Ms. Ortega was recognized by GB&D along with Hilary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State
and First Lady; Arielle Bertman,
Principal of Energy and Sustainability for Google; Bea Perez, Chief Sustainability Officer for
Coca-Cola, and others.
As Chief Litigation Counsel, Ms. James is responsible for
supervision of company litigation, including inside and outside
litigation counsel management and litigation reporting. In her role
as Chief Diversity Officer, she leads all aspects of MGM Resorts'
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, as well as the company's
Philanthropy & Community Engagement programs. Ms. James joined
MGM Resorts in March 2002.
"The Savoy 2014 Top Influential Women in Corporate
America issue is one of the most comprehensive and accomplished
lists of African American Women executives," said L.P. Green, II publisher of Savoy
Magazine. "The success and achievement of African American
Women executives across industries isn't covered enough by the
media. Savoy is proud to celebrate the excellence and
success of African American Women executives, leading global
corporations impacting our communities and the world."
Ms. Ortega is responsible for the oversight and achievement of
the LEED certification at the $8.5 billion
dollar CityCenter Project in the heart of the Las Vegas
Strip. Under her guidance, six developments at CityCenter were
awarded LEED Gold certifications, making it the largest single Gold
certified new construction project in the world. Through her
leadership, passion, thoughts and contributions, Ms. Ortega has led
MGM Resorts International to develop the comprehensive Green
Advantage platform, execute strategies for environmental
sustainability and shape partnerships on a local, national and
international scale.
This is the first year that GB&D has issued this award. Its
efforts are a direct response to the call to action Hillary Clinton put forth at Greenbuild 2013, to
continue making a place for women in sustainability roles and to
continue sharing success stories in order to educate the public.
This honor was given to celebrate women in sustainability, promote
the sharing of best practices across industries, and raise the
profile of sustainability leadership across the globe. The full
list of recipients can be viewed in the October/ November issue of
GB&D or online:
http://gbdmagazine.com/2014/30-women-in-sustainability/.
Selection of the Top Influential Women in Corporate America
begins by examining the landscape of spheres of influence impacting
Savoy's readership including: corporate sector influence,
scholastic achievement, career growth, community outreach and
recognition. The information received from over 500 prospective
candidates in diverse fields was pre-screened by the selection
committee, which included the Savoy editorial board and community
leaders with representatives from the academic and business arenas.
The committee reviewed information on executives in human
resources, information, real estate, finance, investment banking,
diversity, foundations, procurement, business development,
marketing, sales, health care, manufacturing and the legal field.
The number of candidates was narrowed to the 2014 Top Influential
Women listing based upon their exemplary record of accomplishments
and influence while working to better their community and inspire
others.
For more information regarding the Savoy Top Influential
Women in Corporate America visit
www.savoynetwork.com/Top-Women.
About MGM Resorts International
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 is in the process of developing MGM National
Harbor in Maryland and MGM
Springfield in Massachusetts. The Company also owns 51
percent of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns the MGM Macau
resort and casino and developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50
percent 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.
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