MGM Resorts has hired former Disney and American Express executive Tilak Mandadi and created a new position for him: chief strategy, innovation & technology officer. He will begin the job July 6.
He will be in charge of MGM’s digital strategy, technology products and services. He will be in charge of MGM’s relationship with BetMGM and will become a member of its board.
Based in Las Vegas he will report directly to CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle. The CEO commented, “We are incredibly proud to have Tilak join our executive leadership team to drive an essential part of our business and guest value proposition at such a critical time.” Hornbuckle added, “Tilak’s experiences at both Disney and American Express, along with his high-caliber track record as a visionary, results-driven leader, will be invaluable as we emerge from the pandemic and continue growing our premier, global gaming entertainment business and channels through innovative, customer-centric technology platforms and an ever-expanding digital, gaming and entertainment footprint.”
MGM Board Chairman Paul J. Salem added, “Adding Tilak to the management team will enhance and accelerate our growth strategies tied to innovative customer experiences and digital- and data-driven business transformation.”
Mandadi commented, “I’m delighted to join the management team and, along with my colleagues, create compelling and immersive customer experiences at the intersection of responsible gaming and entertainment, and build new, profitable and sustainable lines of revenue.”
Mandadi comes to the job from being executive vice president of digital, and global chief technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products since 2013.
