Focus on strategic planning of integrated resorts in North America and Asia
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 15, 2016 — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today the appointment of Aaron Fischer as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development to assist the company and its affiliates in the development and strategic planning of integrated resorts in North America and Asia.
"We are very excited to have Aaron on our team," said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. "He is uniquely qualified to help MGM Resorts International access potential market opportunities domestically and particularly in Asia. Someone with his extensive experience will be a tremendous asset as we continue our global strategic planning."
MGM Resorts President Bill Hornbuckle added, "Aaron brings extensive gaming, hospitality, and retail experience to our industry-leading team of experts. We see the addition of his insights and unique background in research, finance and the Asian gaming industry to be of great benefit as we continue to build our global strategy."
Fischer recently served as the Head of Consumer and Gaming research at CLSA, a boutique brokerage and investment group based in Hong Kong. During his 17 years as an equity analyst Fischer specialized in Macau, Japan, other emerging gaming markets and the global luxury goods industry.
Fischer participated in most of the gaming related IPOs in Asia and was a highly ranked analyst according to various surveys, including a Wall Street Journal rating as the Number 1 Best Hong Kong Analyst in 2012.
Before moving into research, Mr. Fischer was with Arthur Andersen in Melbourne as a Chartered Accountant. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne in 1994.
Fisher will work from the MGM Resorts offices in Hong Kong.
