Genting’s troubled Las Vegas flagship, Resorts World Las Vegas, announced Thursday the formation of a Board of Directors, to be led by former MGM Resorts boss Jim Murren as chairman. The company has also named Alex Dixon, until recently CEO at Q Casino & Resort and Dubuque Racing Association, as Chief Executive Officer as a “key part of the company’s plan to deepen and strengthen its leadership.”
In a statement, RWLV said its new team “will accelerate the company’s growth strategy and continue its mission to remain Las Vegas’s premier resort destination for unmatched luxury and entertainment experiences and unforgettable moments. This announcement underscores Resorts World Las Vegas’s path of evolution as the appointments bolster the property’s governance structure to help drive the go-forward business strategy.”
The establishment of a Board of Directors comes in the wake of a number of controversies to have engulfed the northern Strip property, including the departure of President Scott Sibella in September 2023 for violating company policy and more recently the filing of a disciplinary complaint against it by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) alleging RWLV failed to fulfill its gaming license responsibilities by allowing individuals with suspected or proven ties to illegal activities to gamble on property.
Also on the Board, effective 4 December 2024, are former NGCB chair A.G. Burnett, former MGM and Caesars HR executive Michelle DiTondo, and Genting Bhd’s current President, COO and Executive Director Kong Han Tan.
“As Resorts World Las Vegas continues to establish itself as the premier resort destination in Las Vegas, we are excited to welcome this group of industry leaders overseeing and guiding the Leadership Team to deliver unparalleled guest experiences while fostering our commitment to compliance,” said Genting Chairman and CEO, KT Lim.
“With over 40 years of collective experience in the global gaming and hospitality industry, we are confident that Alex and Jim, alongside the Board, will help drive the Company forward in pursuing our strategic goals for years to come.”
