Niklas Rytterstrom

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") longtime executive Niklas Rytterstrom assumes new role as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, overseeing the resort's daily operations and strategic direction focused on continued employee engagement, guest service and community relations. Rytterstrom succeeds Travis Lunn who recently announced his return to Las Vegas to become President and COO of Mandalay Bay and Luxor, both within the MGM Resorts portfolio.

A hospitality industry veteran, Rytterstrom began his career with MGM Resorts in 1999 as Assistant Hotel Manager at Bellagio Resort & Casino. Most recently, Rytterstrom served as General Manager of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where he played a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless transition during the MGM Resorts acquisition in 2022. He also served as President and COO of The Mirage, Excalibur, and Luxor Hotel and Casino. Prior to his tenure at those properties, he was General Manager of Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, where he successfully drove initiatives that led the property to reach its highest market share for three consecutive years.

Rytterstrom holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and was recently named one of the "Top 25 People to Watch in 2024" by Global Gaming Business Magazine.