After the passing away of founder of Las Vegas Sands casino, Sheldon Adelson, earlier this month, Robert Goldstein has been appointed as Sands’ permanent CEO and chairman.
Adelson passed away following complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on 11 January and was aged 87. Following his critical condition, Goldstein was named as acting CEO and chairman on 7 January.
Goldstein had joined Sands’ in 1995 and had become member of the board of directors in January 2015. He had also served the operator as the President of its global gaming operations.
As per Gambling Insider, Goldstein said: “Our spirits have been dimmer in these few weeks since his (Adelson’s) passing, but the future of the company he founded shines bright. He would expect nothing less than an aggressive pursuit of the work he started, and I am determined to lead this company forward in a way that best honours his vision.”