Nevada Gaming Commission Gave green light WYNN Resorts Chief Operating Officer Brian Gulbers Last week, but the company is not reminiscent of reminding that it should stay on the track and rebuild confidence.
Troubled past still shades the leadership
WYNN’s troubled past Several fines And Compliance failure Continues a long shade on its leadership.
In recent years, which is about to open a company First regulated casino resort In Middle East Has faced serious punishment. Recently, company Seized $ 130 million Federal government Money laundering violationIncluding $ 5.5 million fine From Nevada regulators.
In 2019Commission hit the company with one $ 20 million fine To fail to check properly Claims of sexual misconduct against Former CEO Steve Vyan,
Massachusetts regulator Also released $ 35.5 million in fine For equal failure to disclose those allegations.
“I take full responsibility for everything”
Commissioner George Markantonis Turned to gullbrants and accepted Challenges WYNN Resorts have faced in recent months.
He also praised Gulbers’ “Amazing Career” and then asked what he had taken away from the recent investigation and how it could shape his approach to move forward to the company.
In response, Gullbrants emphasized the importance of leadership and emphasized on doing things correctly.
“It is important that we lead from above,” Gulbers told the Commission, emphasizing that he was focusing on moving forward. “Despite everything that has happened in the past, I take full responsibility for moving forward and everything in my realm. I want to make sure that we do everything by the book.”
Commissioner bryan crollics The remarks before the WYNN leadership about taking ownership and preference to compliance were stuck with him.
“You expressed it beautifully on the board, and I believe it was authentic. Wynn is lucky for your services,” he said.
When he spoke to the board, Gulbers clarified that they believe the culture has moved to WYNN.
He also talked about pushing for more openness and accountability, and needs to treat people with respect.
The COO, which is responsible for all tasks in Las Vegas and Boston and also asked for future development in North America that leaders have to set tone, saying that every new employee should feel confidently feel that if something is not right.
Commission Chairman Jennifer Togliyati Added his support, saying: “When I was listening to him, I felt that it is someone who receives it. You know what it is next and I feel relaxed in it.” Vyan las vegas And led on Encor Boston HarborA year and a half ago, his current role as COO for North America was elevated.
