LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) has named an industry leader to the newly
created position of company President & COO of Casino
Marketing.
Anton Nikodemus was named to the
position by Bill Hornbuckle, MGM
Resorts Chief Marketing Officer.
"Anton will be responsible for strategic planning for Casino
Marketing including marketing development, both nationally and
internationally," Hornbuckle said. "The creation of the new
position is rooted in the MGM Resorts strategic plan's focus on
growth," Hornbuckle added.
Nikodemus will provide leadership in the strategic planning
process for casino marketing, special events, customer development
teams and programs, governance, and credit/collection
decisions. He will lead strategic planning efforts for future
marketing development. He will also coordinate efforts between
senior management and be responsible for developing, implementing
and managing all aspects of National Casino Marketing, National
Branch Offices, International Marketing and International Branch
Offices.
Nikodemus joined MGM Resorts International in 2005 as Senior
Vice President of Hotel Operations for MGM Grand Las Vegas.
Most recently, Nikodemus was President and Chief Operating Officer
for Monte Carlo Resort and Casino where he repositioned the
property's performance by developing and deploying highly
successful strategies in the domestic and international
markets.
Prior to joining MGM Resorts, Nikodemus served as Resort Manager
for Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca
Raton, Florida where he oversaw numerous multimillion dollar
renovations and a strong Five-Diamond service culture. He also
served as President for the Palm Beach County Convention and
Visitors Bureau. He is a graduate of Arizona
State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Management and Marketing.
About MGM Resorts International
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. For more information about MGM
Resorts International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
SOURCE MGM Resorts International