LAS VEGAS, NV — (MARKET WIRE) — 01/03/11 — Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) today announced Rob Goldstein has been promoted to president of global gaming operations and will have overall responsibility for the company’s gaming operations in the US, Macau, and Singapore. Mr. Goldstein joined the company in 1995 and is currently its executive vice president and president of The Venetian and Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas.
“Rob is one of the gaming industry’s most knowledgeable executives and we have been privileged to have him with us for so many years. This new role will allow him to focus solely on this important segment of our business and, in turn, make our industry-leading gaming operations even more formidable,” said Las Vegas Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson.
“With our significant presence in Asia and as Las Vegas continues to rebound, this company has opportunities in front of it that are unprecedented in the industry. The company’s geographic advantages, especially our positioning in Asia, combined with the quality of our assets gives Las Vegas Sands the chance to do something very special over the next couple of years,” said Mr. Goldstein.
“As we are doing in other key areas of the company, Rob will be in a position to retain and attract other talented individuals and build an organization which will further enhance our current operations and ensure future growth,” said Michael Leven, the company’s president and chief operating officer.
Mr. Goldstein’s new position is effective January 1, 2011 and he will report to Mr. Leven. Company executives currently in charge of operations at The Venetian and Palazzo will report to Mr. Leven while the company seeks Mr. Goldstein’s successor.
