Sands China has turned to a gaming outsider with political links to Beijing as its new chief operating officer, an effort to strengthen ties to government as the sector struggles with tumbling revenue.
The Hong Kong-listed unit of Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands has chosen Wilfred Wong, a former construction executive, to take on the role of chief operating officer and president, replacing Rob Goldstein following his move to the US parent company.
“Wilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the company at this point in our history,” said Mr Adelson, chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands, in a statement.