LAS VEGAS, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International today announced that Jeff
Mochal has joined the company as Senior Vice President of
Corporate Communications. Mochal will oversee the company's
corporate communications and strategic positioning, leading issues
management strategy and proactive media relations, internal
communications and social impact and sustainability messaging
strategies for issues affecting MGM Resorts on a global scale.
With decades of experience in corporate communications, Mochal
joins MGM Resorts from LPL Financial, where, as Senior Vice
President for Marketing and Communication, he led public and media
relations, employee and advisor communication, corporate social
responsibility, research marketing, new store sales marketing, and
crisis and issues management.
Mochal will be based in Las
Vegas and report to Ayesha
Molino, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President of
Public Affairs. In this role, Molino will manage the MGM Resorts'
overall public affairs strategy and oversee the company's corporate
communications and government affairs programs. Molino will
continue to report to Executive Vice President and General Counsel
John McManus.
"Jeff is joining the company at a crucial time. His skills and
expertise will be invaluable as our industry recovers from the
pandemic and MGM Resorts seizes on rapidly growing opportunities in
mobile gaming and executes on its goal to become the premier global
omni-channel gaming, hospitality, and entertainment company," said
Molino. "Jeff's strong background and years of experience defining
a corporate mission and strategy as a clear and compelling
narrative makes him a valuable addition to this leadership
team."
Prior to LPL Financial, Mochal held senior communications
positions at McDonald's, ConAgra Foods and Hardee's. At McDonald's,
he helped create and lead U.S. and global public relations
strategies for the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Ronald McDonald, Happy Meals, and the "I'm
Lovin' It!" campaign.
Mochal holds a bachelor's degree in English from the
University of Northern Iowa and a
M.B.A. from the University of Notre
Dame.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and
Park MGM. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
CONTACTS:
News Media
BRIAN AHERN
Director of Corporate Media
Relations
media@mgmresorts.com
Investment Community
CATHERINE PARK
Executive Director, Investor Relations
cpark@mgmresorts.com
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