Crown Resorts Limited has announced the appointment of former MGM Resorts executive David Tsai as CEO of Crown Perth, subject to regulatory approval.
Tsai becomes the latest in a number of significant recent appointments by Crown as part of its path to suitability, with new Crown Resorts CEO Ciarán Carruthers joined by Mark McWhinnie as CEO of Crown Sydney, while Ian Silk was recently appointed Chairman of Crown Melbourne.
Tsai brings nearly two decades of integrated resort experience to Crown Perth, having spent the last 15 years with MGM. Most recently he served as MGM’s President Midwest Group, where he led overall strategic direction and day-to-day operations of MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Northfield Park.
He has also held the role of President and COO at MGM’s Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi and was SVP and Chief Financial Officer at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. During his four-year tenure at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino he helped to lead the US$550 million transformation of the resort to Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas, Crown said.
Tsai previously worked for McKinsey & Company and held senior strategy and finance roles, including management and leadership positions for Aria Resort and Casino Las Vegas.
“Crown Perth is a world-class property and David is a world-class leader with a proven track record and deep experience in global hospitality and entertainment,” said Carruthers. “I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.
“As CEO of Crown Perth, David will lead our remediation action plan in Western Australia and work with the Crown Perth Board and the newly appointed Independent Monitor, Paul Steel, to implement the recommendations of the Perth Casino Royal Commission.
“I am confident that under his leadership we will continue that important work and achieve our ambition to be a world-leader in the delivery of safe and responsible gaming and entertainment.”
Tsai said, “Crown Perth is renowned for its outstanding facilities, entertainment, premium restaurants and luxury accommodation. What I am most excited about is its reputation for delivering exceptional service by a team of 6,000 talented and dedicated people.
“I look forward to joining the team and working alongside them to deliver the reform and remediation plans and creating memorable experiences for our customers.”
Crown has not provided a commencement date for Tsai, stating only that he will begin later this year.
