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MGM Resorts Names Ayesha Molino COO Effective 2026 as Gary Fritz Becomes Chief Commercial Officer

The changes signal a push to integrate digital functions to accelerate expansion into markets such as Brazil and Japan.

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Overview

  • Gary Fritz assumes the roles of chief commercial officer and president of MGM Digital immediately, bringing digital, gaming, marketing and advertising under one leader.
  • Ayesha Molino will take over as chief operating officer on January 1, 2026, succeeding Corey Sanders, who retires December 31, 2025 and will advise through 2026.
  • Molino currently leads ARIA and Vdara as president and COO and serves as MGM Resorts’ chief public affairs officer after joining the company in 2017.
  • CEO Bill Hornbuckle praised Molino’s track record, noting ARIA set all-time highs in EBITDAR, revenue, ADR and guest satisfaction metrics during her tenure.
  • Fritz, who has overseen MGM’s interactive strategy and serves on the BetMGM and LeoVegas boards, is tasked with accelerating omni-channel growth and international expansion, including recent moves in Brazil.