EXECUTIVE of the year

Francis Lui Vice Chairman Galaxy Entertainment Group

Francis Lui has turned Galaxy

Entertainment into a Macau market leader. Under his leadership GEG prioritized banking profits and lowering debt, which naturally put the casino operator in a much more favourable position during the pandemic when compared to its fellow Macau concessionaires.

DAESIK HAN CHAIRMAN AND CEO HANN PHILIPPINES INC.

Daesik Han has managed to establish Clark as the new luxury playground in the Philippines. He recently rebranded and expanded the Widus Hotel and Casino to Hann Casino Resort, the first fully integrated luxury resort in Pampanga. He is also currently developing Hann Reserve - a 450-hectares luxury golf resort that recently broke ground, and once open, will become home to the country’s first and only PGA-affiliated golf courses.

LINDA CHEN VICE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WYNN MACAU, LIMITED

Last year Linda Chen was named President of Wynn Macau, Limited in addition to her role as Vice Chairman and Executive Director. Ms. Chen is responsible for leading the overall operations, business and strategic development of both Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. Ms. Chen founded the Wynn Care charity brand in 2018 and established the Wynn Care

Foundation as its President in 2020, leading Wynn’s efforts to fulfill its corporate social responsibilities. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Ms. Chen played an integral role in the successful openings of Wynn Resorts, Limited’s three integrated resorts, namely Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace.

THOMAS ARASI PRESIDENT & COO BLOOMBERRY RESORTS AND SOLAIRE RESORT & CASINO

Since joining Bloomberry Resorts nearly a decade ago, Thomas Arasi has been instrumental to establishing Solaire Resort & Casino as one of the best integrated resorts in Asia. Under his leadership Solaire became the Philippines’ market leader.

KEN JOLLY VP & MANAGING DIRECTOR, ASIA LIGHT & WONDER

Ken Jolly’s global experience in the gaming industry has spanned over 40 years, making him one of the most recognizable industry fi gures. As Vice President & Managing Director, Asia of Light & Wonder, he has been instrumental to Light & Wonder’s expansion and success across Asia-Pacific.

WINFRIED ENGELBRECHT-BRESGES CEO

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Under Engelbrecht-Bresges’ leadership the Hong Kong Jockey Club has undergone significant transformation and modernization, and became one of the world’s leading racing organisations while its Charities Trust is now one of the world’s top ten charity donors. Even in times of economic difficulties, which we have seen in the past couple of years, the Club’s performance remained strong.

PANSY HO CO-CHAIRPERSON & MANAGING DIRECTOR

MGM CHINA

Pansy Ho is an executive who barely needs an introduction. She has been key to MGM China’s success in Macau throughout the years. In 2020 she assumed responsibility for the day-to-day operations of MGM Macau and MGM Cotai and last year ensured MGM China is awarded a new 10-year gaming concession.