MGM Resorts International has announced two senior leadership appointments, naming Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer and Gary Fritz as Chief Commercial Officer and President of MGM Digital. Fritz assumes his new role immediately, while Molino will take over as COO on January 1, 2026.
Molino succeeds Corey Sanders, who will retire at the end of 2025 after more than three decades with the company. She currently serves as President and COO of ARIA and Vdara, overseeing operations at the Las Vegas properties, and also holds the role of Chief Public Affairs Officer. Molino joined MGM Resorts in 2017 following a career in the U.S. Senate and sits on several boards, including MGM China Holdings Limited and the American Gaming Association.
Fritz is currently President of MGM Resorts International Interactive and a board member of BetMGM and LeoVegas. His new role will see him lead commercial strategy and oversee MGM Digital. He previously held senior positions at Expedia, McKinsey & Company, and IAC, bringing extensive experience in global strategy and digital expansion.
Sanders leaves behind a long career with MGM Resorts, during which he served as COO, CFO, and in multiple other senior financial and operational roles across the group.
“Ayesha is an exceptionally gifted strategic thinker and operator who excels at managing through complexity, earning her the respect of her colleagues and peers throughout the company. In fact, under Ayesha’s leadership, ARIA has posted all-time records in EBITDAR, annual revenue, hotel and casino revenue, ADR and Gold+ NPS scores, to name just a few,” said Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO, MGM Resorts. “Ayesha’s ability to unite teams, drive results, and navigate challenges makes her the perfect leader to succeed Corey as COO. I am confident she will continue to help shape our future growth and success.”
“Gary has been instrumental in establishing and advancing our digital strategy through acquisitions, strategic partnerships and organic expansion of our BetMGM brand into new international markets like Brazil,” said Hornbuckle. “He is a visionary leader with keen insights and instincts, and his new role will bring together all of Digital plus Gaming, Marketing and Advertising as we look to accelerate our omni-channel strategy and unlock significant growth in digital and iGaming.”
