MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL NAMES AYESHA MOLINO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; GARY FRITZ NAMED CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER AND PRESIDENT OF MGM DIGITAL

Core Insights - MGM Resorts International has appointed Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer and Gary Fritz as Chief Commercial Officer and President of MGM Digital, with Fritz starting immediately and Molino's appointment effective January 1, 2026 [1][2]. Leadership Changes - Ayesha Molino will succeed Corey Sanders, who is set to retire on December 31, 2025, after over 30 years with the company [2][11]. - Molino has a strong track record, having led ARIA to record EBITDAR, annual revenue, hotel and casino revenue, and guest satisfaction scores [2]. - Gary Fritz has been pivotal in advancing MGM's digital strategy, particularly with the BetMGM brand's expansion into international markets like Brazil [2][5]. Background of New Appointees - Ayesha Molino has been with MGM Resorts since January 2017, previously serving as Chief Counsel to former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid [3]. - Molino holds a BA from the University of California, Riverside, and a JD from The George Washington University Law School [4]. - Gary Fritz has extensive experience in global strategy and expansion, having worked with companies like Expedia and McKinsey & Company [6]. Company Overview - MGM Resorts International is a global gaming and entertainment company with a portfolio of 31 hotel and gaming destinations [8]. - The company operates BetMGM, a leading sports betting and online gaming platform in North America, and is pursuing expansion in Asia, particularly in Japan [8].