Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd. has appointed Evan Winkler as president of the Hong Kong-listed global gaming operator. Winkler will be responsible for Melco’s “day-to-day operational matters globally,” the company said in a statement announcing the appointment.
The company’s operations departments will report directly to Winkler, who in turn will report directly to Melco Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho. Winkler will also continue in his roles as a Melco board member and president and managing director of parent company Melco International Development.
“I am honored by the trust placed in me by Melco’s founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Lawrence Ho,” said Winkler in a statement. “I joined Melco International Development Ltd. three years ago to help support and carry Mr. Ho’s vision and am excited to be able to play a broader role within the Melco group.
“It is a privilege to be able to work with one of the world’s leading management teams in delivering exceptional, world-class resort experiences to all our customers. I look forward to collaborating with more than 20,000 Melco colleagues around the world to continue to execute our chairman’s vision and grow our portfolio of world-class resorts, support the governments and local economies in which Melco does business and create opportunities for our employees.”
“The company has seen extraordinary transformations over the last few years, which have been game-changing, including expanding globally, opening Morpheus, bringing more beyond-gaming attractions than ever and building up a very strong team,” said Ho. “As we continue to move forward, I have the utmost trust in a team that has a proven track record of delivering outstanding growth for the company.”
