MGM Resorts International has announced it has offered a new contract to its CEO and president Bill Hornbuckle (pictured). The new deal will be valid through 31 December, 2028 and includes an agreement for Hornbuckle to then take on an advisory role to assist with MGM Resorts’ integrated resort project in Osaka, Japan until its opening.
“Bill is an exceptional, visionary leader who successfully guided the company through the Covid-19 pandemic while also positioning the business for long-term growth through new digital ventures, strategic M&A opportunities, and expansion into new international markets,” said Paul Salem, chairman of the MGM Resorts Board of Directors. “Bill has earned the trust, respect and admiration of his employees, peers, shareholders and this Board. We’re thrilled that he has agreed to remain in his role for the foreseeable future.”
Hornbuckle said he was “honoured to continue leading this company at an exciting time of both digital growth and resort expansion in places like New York, Japan, Brazil and the Middle East. Our best days remain in front of us, and I’m thankful to our Board for their continued trust and support”.
As CEO, Hornbuckle oversees all aspects of MGM Resorts’ strategy, operations and hospitality and gaming development projects. He is a member of MGM Resorts’ Board of Directors and serves as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of MGM China Holdings, which operates resorts in Macau. He is also chair of the US Travel Association.
The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally.
