Gaming executive Chen Si has been formally appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer at Resorts World Sentosa, in Singapore.
The move had been announced back in October, with Si set to assume the role on December 1st.
Speaking of the appointment, the former CEO of INSPIRE Entertainment Resort – in South Korea’s Incheon region – noted that his time at the company was his ‘biggest professional challenge of my life’.
Chen Si furthered that it was a ‘multibillion dollar landmark of national significance but plagued with financing and licensing hurdles, construction delays an labor shortages’. He furthered that all of the hardships took place during the pandemic.
The executive thanked his colleagues for their efforts over the years, highlighting successes and achievements.
Meanwhile, Resorts World Sentosa welcomed Chen Si with open arm, noting that the ‘appointment reflects RWS’ continued focus on leadership renewal and sustained operational performance as the resort advances its transformation under RWS2.0.’.
Chen Si assumes the role of COO at RWS, and will ‘oversee day-to-day operational performance, organizational excellence, and the continued enhancement of guest experience across the resort’.
The group furthered that ‘We welcome Mr Si and look forward to his contributions as RWS continues its journey of transformation and growth’.
