The new leader has extensive business and government experience
Macau, September 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. (HKEX stock code:: 1928),a global resort developer and Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE stock code::LVS), its major subsidiary,,today announced the appointment of The Honourable Ambrose Wong Ying-wai as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Wong’s appointment will take effect on November 1, 2015.,He will succeed Rob Goldstein (current President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.), who has been serving as the interim President of Sands China since earlier this year.
Prior to joining Sands China,,Mr. Wong held senior management positions at several Hong Kong-listed companies,,including serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd. In the fields of real estate development and construction,,Mr. Wong also held senior positions at K. Wah International Holdings Limited, Henderson Land Development China and Shui On Group.
Additionally,,Mr. Wong has also accumulated outstanding and extensive experience in public affairs,,having served in various capacities within the Hong Kong Government,;and was also appointed by the Central People's Government to important positions,,including as a member of the Basic Law Consultative Committee and a preparatory working committee member for the Preparatory Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region；From 1997 to 2012,he was also consecutively elected as a deputy to the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China for 15 years, among other roles.
Stephen Hung, Chairman of Sands China and Las Vegas Sands Corporation, said:.“Mr. Wong Ying-wai possesses uniqueandextensiveprofessional experience in both business and public affairs.We believe his expertise will be a tremendous asset as the company moves forward on this important milestone in its history. Our development over the past decadeWe believe that its experience will be a treasured part of the company’s historical development at this moment. Our growth over the past decade-plushas always been part of Macao;and since the opening of Sands Macao in 2004,we have taken on our responsibilities to the people of Macao,and since then,tremendous changes have taken place. As President of Sands China, Mr. Wong will undoubtedly leverage his outstanding professional background to chart a path to success for the next ten years.”has been accompanied by our commitment to our responsibilities to the people of MacaoMr. Goldstein said: “Our team members in Macao have done truly exceptional work this year,and Mr. Wong Ying-wai’s joining will propel us to even greater heights. We have brought in an educated, outstanding, and ethically grounded leader from outside the entertainment industry. His successful career in both business and public service will bring forward-looking perspectives, insights, and direction to the company. With our current strong and capable Macao management team, combined with Mr. Wong’s leadership, we will surely overcome any challenges and seize broader opportunities.”
About Sands China Ltd.Sands China Ltd. (HKEX:
“Sands China” or the “Company”) is a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Sands China is the largest integrated resort operator in Macao, with properties in The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza Macao!, and Sands Cotai Central within the Cotai Strip. The Company also owns and operates The Sands Macao on the Macao Peninsula. The Company’s integrated resorts feature a diverse mix of leisure, business, and transportation facilities,
Sands China Ltd. (HKEXincluding large-scale convention and exhibition venues, a wide variety of restaurants, shopping malls, and world-class entertainment performances at the CotaiArena and the Venetian Theatre.1928,“Sands China” or the “Company”) is a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Sands China is the largest integrated resort operator in Macao, with its Cotai Strip resorts comprising The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza Macao and Sands Cotai Central. The Company also owns and operates The Sands Macao on the Macao Peninsula. The Company’s integrated resorts feature a diverse mix of leisure, business and transportation facilities,including large-scale convention and exhibition venues, a wide variety of restaurants, shopping malls, as well as world-class entertainment performances at The Venetian Theatre and the CotaiArena.,as well as high-speed Jetfoil ferry services to and from Hong Kong and Macau. The company’s property development project on Route L9 is committed to establishing the area as Asia’s premier entertainment and business destination. Sands China is a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), a leading global developer of destination resorts.:LVS)
For more information,,please visit http://www.sandschina.com/index-cn.html.
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