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The following members make up the MGM Resorts Board of Directors.

Paul Salem

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Chairman of the Board
Senior Managing Director Emeritus, Providence Equity Partners

  • Co-Founder and CEO of Salem Capital Management (“SCM”) since 2019 and Executive Director of the Salem Foundation.
  • Senior Managing Director Emeritus, Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”) since 2019 and with Providence from 1992 – 2019, which specializes in investing in the media, communications, education and information industries. Established Providence’s European office in 1999, and co-founded Benefit Street Partners in 2008 (the debt capital markets business of Providence).
  • Previously served as a director of Grupo TorreSur, Asurion, Eircom, Madison River Telecom, MetroNet (formerly AT&T Canada), PanAmSat, Tele1 Europe, Verio, Wired Magazine, Education Management Corporation and several other Providence investments.
  • Prior to joining Providence in 1992, worked for Morgan Stanley in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions and prior to Morgan Stanley spent four years with Prudential Investment Corporation.
  • Chair of the Board of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the world’s leader in ocean discovery and research.
  • Former Chair of Year Up, a national non-profit focused on closing the opportunity divide for urban young adults, and a former board member of Edesia Global Nutrition, a non-profit dedicated to treating and preventing malnutrition in the world’s most vulnerable populations.
  • Serves on the advisory board of the Carney Institute for Brain Science at Brown University.

Barry Diller

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Director
Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC

  • Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC, Inc. (“IAC”) since December 2010.
  • Chairman and Senior Executive of Expedia Group, Inc., an online travel company (formerly, Expedia, Inc.), since August 2005.
  • From 1995 to late 2010, served as the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of IAC.
  • Since December 1992, beginning with QVC, Inc., served as chief executive for a number of predecessor companies engaged in media and interactivity prior to the formation of IAC.
  • From October 1984 to April 1992, served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fox, Inc. and was responsible for the creation of Fox Broadcasting Company in addition to Fox’s motion picture operations.
  • Before joining Fox, served for 10 years as the Chairman and Chief Executive of Paramount Pictures Corporation. In March 1983, in addition to Paramount, became President of the conglomerate’s newly formed Entertainment and Communications Group, which included Simon & Schuster, Inc., Madison Square Garden Corporation and SEGA Enterprises, Inc.
  • Prior to joining Paramount, served as Vice President of Prime Time Television for ABC Entertainment.
  •  Through his foundation he supported projects for Roundabout Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, The Public Theater, and Motion Picture & Television Fund, and is creating Little Island, a park and performance center in the Hudson River.
  • Director of The Coca-Cola Company from April 2002 to August 2024.
  • Member of The Business Council.

Ben Winston

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Director

  • Award-winning Producer, Director and Founding Partner of Fulwell Entertainment, which specializes in making high quality television and film productions, since 2005.
  • Executive producer of many television and film productions including, “The Late Show with James Corden” from 2015 to 2023, “The Grammy Awards,” for CBS, “The Kardashians,” for Hulu, “Carpool Karaoke” for Apple TV, and “Friends” The Reunion for HBO MAX.
  • Has created and produced several music specials for various award winning artists and oversaw “Global Citizen: Mandela 100” in South Africa in 2018.
  • 13 time Emmy winner, 35 time Emmy nominee, 5 time Critics Choice Award Winner, 3 time Brit Award winner, 2 time PGA Award Winner, Rose D’or winner, Bafta Winner, Grammy nominee.

Daniel J. Taylor

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Director

  • Employed as an executive of Tracinda Corporation from 2007 through 2019.
  • Director of MGM China since 2020. Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Light Efficient Design, a division of TADD LLC since July 2014, a manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products and EV charging stations.
  • President of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (“MGM Studios”) from April 2005 to January 2006 and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MGM Studios from June 1998 to April 2005.
  • Tax Manager and CPA specializing in the entertainment and gaming practice at Arthur Andersen & Co. from 1978 to 1985.
  • Director of Inforte Corp. from October 2005 to 2007.
  • Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Delta Petroleum Corporation from May 2009 to August 2012 (and a director from February 2008 to August 2012), and a former member of the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of such company.

Donna Langley

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Director
Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios

  • Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios.
  • Former Chief Content Officer of NBCU Studio Group, and Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
  • Helped distinguish NBCU as the home to acclaimed and emerging creators since 2001, resulting in years of record profitability.
  • Led negotiations with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, helping end the dual strikes in 2023.
  • Oversees a suite of creative teams including the Film and Television Studios, Peacock, NBC, and Bravo, among others.
  • Serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Film Institute, Motion Picture Association, SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Entertainment Industry Council.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  • Ambassador for the Vital Voices Global Ambassadors Program and has served on the organization’s Board of Directors since 2013.
  • Chair of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts Board of Councilors.
  • Recognized by TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” and Fortune’s “100 Most Powerful Women in Business.”
  • Awarded a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2020.

Jan Swartz

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Director
Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations for Carnival Corporation & PLC

  • Executive Vice President of Strategic Operations, Carnival Corporation. Previously Group President of Holland America Group of Carnival Corporation, leading Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and Carnival Australia from 2020-2023. Previously, Group President of Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia from 2016-2020. President, Princess Cruises from 2013-2016 and Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service, Princess Cruises from 2008-2013. Previously served in progressive roles at Princess Cruises starting in 2001 as the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and led the deal evaluation and integration efforts in connection with Carnival Corporation’s acquisition of P&O Princess in 2002.
  • Led Princess Cruises expansion throughout Asia, opening 11 offices across China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea.
  • Co-led Carnival Corporation’s Ocean Medallion digital transformation initiative, which has won the 2018 Gold New York Design Award for Digital IoT, a CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree and was a finalist for a 2019 Edison Award for its wearable device and guest experience platform available today on Princess ships.
  • Prior to joining Carnival Corporation, served as Chief Executive Officer of MXG Media from 1999 to 2000.
  • From 1992-1999, served as an associate consultant, consultant and manager at Bain & Company, Inc.

Joey Levin

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Director
Executive Chairman of Angi Inc.

  • Executive Chairman of Angi Inc. since April 2025, Chairman of Angi Inc. from October 2017 through March 2025 and Chief Executive Officer of Angi Inc. from October 2022 to April 2024.
  • Chief Executive Officer and Director of IAC from June 2015 to March 2025.
  • Director of Warner Bros. Discovery since February 2025.
  • Served in various roles at IAC since he joined the company in 2003 working in the Mergers & Acquisitions group.
  • Former CEO of Mindspark Interactive, a division of IAC, and has led various businesses for IAC until his appointment to CEO and the Board of Directors in 2015.
  • Prior to joining IAC, worked in the Technology Mergers & Acquisitions group for Credit Suisse First Boston (now Credit Suisse) in San Francisco.
  • Previously served as Chairman of the Board of Vimeo Inc. from May 2021 to March 2023, Chairman of the Board of Match Group, Inc. from October 2015 to 2021 and Director of Match Group, Inc. through Sept. 2022. Also previously served as a Director of several publicly traded consumer technology companies including Groupon, Inc., LendingTree, Inc, and The Active Network through its IPO and up until its sale to Vista Equity Partners.

Keith Barr

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Director

  • Former Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global organization that predominantly franchises and manages thousands of hotels in more than 100 countries, from July 2017 through June 2023.
  • Served in various roles at IHG since initially joining the company in 2000, including as Chief Commercial Officer for four years and as Chief Executive Officer of IHG’s Greater China business for four years.
  • Non-executive director at Yum! Brands since January 2020 and serves on the Management Planning and Development Committee.
  • Member of multiple advisory boards at Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business.

Keith A. Meister

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Director
Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Corvex Management LP

  • Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer of Corvex Management LP since 2010.
  • Director and Chairman of CM Life Sciences, Inc., CM Life Sciences II Inc. and CM Life Sciences III Inc. prior to 2022.
  • Director of GeneDX Holdings Corp. since January 2022 and Chair of its Audit Committee
  • Director of Vestis since June 2024 and member of its Audit Committee
  • Director of BetMGM since May 2020.
  • Senior Managing Director of the General Partners of Icahn Partners L.P. and affiliated funds from November 2004 to August 2010.
  • Co-President of J Net Ventures from January 2000 through September 2001.
  • Prior to launching J Net Ventures, Mr. Meister worked at NorthStar Capital and Lazard Freres.
  • Previously served as a director on numerous other public boards including: Yum! Brands, Inc., The Williams Companies, The ADT Corporation, Ralcorp Holdings and Motorola, Inc./Motorola Mobility, Inc., among others.
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors for Harlem Children’s Zone and a member of the board of trustees for the American Museum of Natural History.

Rose McKinney-James

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Director
Managing Principal, McKinney-James & Associates

  • Managing Principal of Energy Works Consulting LLC and McKinney James & Associates, providing consulting services regarding public affairs in the areas of energy, education, and environmental policy, in each case for more than the past five years.
  • Director of Ioneer Ltd. since January 2021, member of its Renumeration Committee and Chair of its Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability Committee.
  • Director of Pacific Premier Bancorp since March 2022, member of its Nominating and Governance Committee and Enterprise Risk Committee.
  • Serves on the Board of Directors of MGM Grand Detroit, LLC.
  • Member of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee and Chair of the CRA Committee of Toyota Financial Savings Bank.
  • Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors.
  • Director of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority since 2024.
  • Director of CLEAResult and member of its Audit Committee from 2020 to 2023.
  • Director of Marketing and External Affairs of Nevada State Bank Public Finance from 2007 to 2013.
  • Former Director and Chair of the Board Governance and Nominating Committee and member of the Finance Committee of Employers Holdings, Inc. from 2005 to June 2013.
  • Emeritus Director of Three Square, Nevada Partners and the American Association of Blacks in Energy AABE.
  • Former Board Chair of The US Energy Foundation from 2020 to 2022 and former Chair of its Governance and Nominating Committee.
  • Formerly the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for Solar Technologies and Renewable Resources for five years.
  • Former Commissioner with the Nevada Public Service Commission and former Director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry.

William J. Hornbuckle

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Director
Chief Executive Officer and President of MGM Resorts International

  • Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company since July 2020 and Acting Chief Executive Officer and President from March 2020 through July 2020.
  • Formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from March 2019 to March 2020, President since December 2012 and Chief Customer Development Officer since December 2018.
  • Chairperson of MGM China from 2020 to May 2023 and Co-Chairman since May 2023. Director of MGM China since 2011; previously a director of MGM Growth Properties LLC from 2016 through March 2020.
  • Previously served as Director of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. from June 2021 to December 2021.
  • Chief Marketing Officer of the Company from August 2009 to August 2014.
  • Founder and Board Member of GBank Financial Holdings from March 2007 through the present and Chair of the Compensation Committee.
  • President and Chief Operating Officer of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from April 2005 to August 2009.
  • Previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM MIRAGE-Europe, where he worked on the development of MGM’s gaming operations in the United Kingdom.
  • Previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
  • Spent the majority of his earlier career with Mirage Resorts Inc. in various senior management positions, including the Vice President of Hotel Operations of Golden Nugget, the Vice President of Hotel Operations of the Mirage, the President of Laughlin, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Treasure Island and the President and Executive Vice President of Operations of MGM Grand, from 1998 to 2001.
  • Bachelor’s degree in hotel administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
  • Chair of the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board from 2022 to 2024.
  • Appointed National Chair of the U.S. Travel Association in 2025.













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