CLAIMS TO FAME
- Helped launch The Venetian Macao in 2007
- Long-time, trusted deputy of Galaxy Vice Chairman Francis Lui
It is now 10 years since Kevin Kelley first joined Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) as its COO – Macau, and in that time he has helped grow the company to become one of the preeminent names on the Asian gaming scene.
The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic aside, recent times have seen GEG expand with the opening of Galaxy Macau Phase 3 in 2023 while the substantial Phase 4 development is due for completion in 2027. By that time, Galaxy Macau will be a true behemoth offering around a dozen hotel brands across 2 million square meters of space that will also include hundreds of F&B outlets, MICE space and one of Asia’s most successful gaming offerings.
GEG’s 2Q25 revenue reached an impressive US$1.53 billion, with Galaxy Macau alone generating EBITDA of US$424 million. Industry analysts are tipping the company to gain more market share in the year ahead as the sheer scale of its operations – including recent luxury hotel openings Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Capella at Galaxy Macau – takes effect.
Kelley is a veteran of the industry, having spent time as Senior Vice President of Operations at Las Vegas Sands Corp where he helped open The Venetian Macao. He also spent time with Golden Nugget, Station Casinos and Hard Rock International, although it stands to reason that he will be best remembered for his contribution in Macau.
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