Andrew MacDonald has stepped down from his role as director and chief casino officer of Genting Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa (RWS).
His last day in this position was November 1st, as indicated in a filing by Genting Singapore dated November 2nd.
MacDonald had been appointed to the role on February 22nd of this year, marking just over two years of service with the company. In his role at RWS, MacDonald was responsible for overseeing the overall casino operations.
It has been reported that he resigned to pursue personal interests. AGB has learned that MacDonald resigned on November 1st and left his position with immediate effect.
As an industry veteran who is widely respected in the gaming sector, his resignation may attract interest from other major operators, particularly in Macau, where industry players are realigning their operational strategies in response to a wave of new regulations and the potential for stricter controls under Macau’s new Chief Executive.
Prior to joining Genting Singapore, MacDonald served as chief casino officer and senior vice president at Marina Bay Sands for more than nine years.
In August of this year, he received a Persona Non-Grata (PNG) notice, resulting in a ban from entering Marina Bay Sands (MBS). This action was reportedly due to his attempts to poach high rollers, a move seen by industry experts as unprecedented.
As part of the ban, MacDonald is prohibited from accessing any area of the MBS Integrated Resort, including the hotel, mall, convention center, and casino.
