Robert Goldstein was announced CEO and permanent president of Las Vegas Sands, following the death of billionaire and founder Sheldon Adelson earlier this month, at the age of 87.
Goldstein was initially appointed to the position on January 7, when founder Adelson, who has been president and CEO of the casino operator since its inception in 1988, went on sick leave a few days before he died due to complications from treatment against a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on January 11.
The new CEO and president joined the operator in 1995, subsequently he became a member of the board of directors in January in 2015. Before taking up the new position, Goldstein served as COO and president in January 2015, and was also president of operations. global gaming business.
In other changes announced on the board, Patrick Dumont was appointed COO. Dumont had worked as a director of the operator since April 2017, and previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer. As a result of these changes, Randy Hyzak was promoted to the position of chief financial officer.
Regarding his final appointment, Goldstein said: “Our spirits have waned in these weeks since his (Adelson’s) death, but the future of the company he founded is bright. He would expect nothing less than an aggressive continuation of the work he started, and I am determined to lead this company in the way that best honors his vision “.
Patrick Dumont also said: “Mr. Adelson has set the roadmap for the future of this company, and that roadmap has not changed. I am dedicated to working with Rob and our leadership team to make our strategic goals a reality.”
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