MGM Mirage announce new CEO
19th November, 2008
MGM Mirage owns 24 various holiday and casino resorts around the globe and is arubly the largest land based casino company in the world.
Making their name in the Gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas, the company have expanded their business operations to various location's in the US and as well owning a resort in Macau China.
The firm have recently announced the new appointment of Jim Murren as the new CEO for the group. His new role in the company will begin on the 1st December. Murren was formally the Chief Operating officer for the firm and will be welcomed in his new role.
In a statement regarding his appointment, he said, "This is not for the faint of heart right now -- it's for people who are absolutely dedicated." Former CEO Terry Lanni will step down from the role after concern's regarding his academic ability, yet Murren claims this was not an issue.
"From my knowledge it's not an issue whatsoever," Murren said. "(But) I am not privy to anyone else's application, nor are they to mine"said the soon to be CEO.
By Jamie
