Singapore – Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore’s top integrated resort, has named its new Deputy CEO, Lam Yi Young. It said the appointment strengthens RWS’ leadership and management bench to drive sustainable growth.
As Deputy CEO, Yi Young will assist RWS CEO, Tan Hee Teck, in the execution of the strategies, management, and development of the business, and ensure effective day-to-day operational performance and organisational excellence. Yi Young brings with him a wealth of experience, including 11 years in senior public sector leadership positions. His most recent role is as CEO of the Singapore Business Federation. The role is effective January 2023.
Alongside Lam, RWS has also appointed its chief casino officer, Andrew MacDonald. Ex- Las Vegas Sands MacDonald will oversee the overall casino business at RWS.
“We welcome [Mr.] Lam and [Mr.] MacDonald as RWS continues its journey of recovery and transformation to deliver best in class tourism destination experience,” said the company.
Resorts World Sentosa is located on Singapore’s resort island of Sentosa and is home to attractions Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Dolphin Island, and Adventure Cove Waterpark.