appointments/people on the move
Statement From Wynn Resorts Regarding Chief Executive Officer Transition
Wynn Resorts | November 10, 2021
LAS VEGAS, NV – November 10, 2021 – Matt Maddox, CEO of Wynn Resorts, announced today that he will be leaving the Company January 31, 2022. Following a unanimous request by the Board of Directors, Mr. Maddox agreed to remain on the Wynn Macau Limited and Wynn Interactive Limited Boards through the end of 2022. Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Interactive and who has served as President and CFO of Wynn Resorts, was unanimously selected by the Board to become CEO of Wynn Resorts and a member of the Board effective February 1, 2022. Philip G. Satre, Chairman of the Board for Wynn Resorts said, “Matt has done an incredible job as CEO since h...
BWH Hotel Group® President & CEO David Kong Announces Retirement After 20 Years at the Helm of Global Hospitality Brand
BWH Hotel Group | September 13, 2021
Phoenix, AZ – September 13, 2021 – BWH Hotel Group announced today that David Kong, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring at the end of 2021. Kong, the industry’s longest running CEO, joined Best Western® Hotels & Resorts in 2001 and was named CEO in 2004. During this 20-year journey, Kong would transform the company, form BWH Hotel Group and shape it into a global powerhouse. He leaves an indelible mark on the entire hotel industry. “David Kong is a once in a lifetime leader whose contributions to Best Western and BWH Hotel Group are truly immeasurable,” comments Ishwar Naran, Board Chairman, BWH ...
