'Bob DeSalvio has a proven track record creating and implementing successful marketing and growth strategies in the gaming and hospitality industries,' said Tan Sri KT Lim. The casino resort was sold earlier this year for $1.3 billion. He joined the Las Vegas Sands Corporation team in 2006 when the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board awarded the license for the property and he led the design, construction and staffing for the project, which cost $840 million to complete.

Previously, DeSalvio spent eight years as President of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. The Wynn-licensed development celebrated its grand opening last June. Most recently, DeSalvio served as President of Encore Boston Harbor, where he led the design, development, staffing and opening of the largest development project in Massachusetts history with a total project cost of $2.6 billion. Throughout his 41-year career, DeSalvio has developed cross-functional leadership experience. RWNY, the highest-grossing slots casino in the world and the only casino in New York City, is currently developing a 400-room hotel on property, which is scheduled to open this summer. RWC, an integrated casino resort destination, was acquired in November by Genting and Kien Huat, the family trust controlled by Genting Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri KT Lim.

Genting announced Monday the appointment of Bob DeSalvio, a 40-year industry leader, as President of Genting New York State, where he will oversee all operations at Resorts World Catskills (RWC) & Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNY). The veteran gaming and hospitality executive will oversee all operations at Resorts World Catskills (RWC) & Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNY), in the role of President of Genting New York State.

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