Genting Singapore names new RWS chief operating officer
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Mr Si Chen 41, brings nearly two decades of international experience in the gaming and hospitality sector to Resorts World Sentosa.
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SINGAPORE – Genting Singapore has appointed Mr Si Chen as chief operating officer (COO) of its wholly owned subsidiary, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), effective Dec 1 – filling a position that has been vacant for three years.
The role was previously held by Mr Alan Teo, who left the company in September 2022.
“The appointment reflects RWS’ continued focus on leadership renewal and sustained operational performance as the resort advances its transformation under RWS 2.0,” the company said on Oct 20.
As part of the resort’s expansion plans, or RWS 2.0, Genting Singapore is opening new attractions in 2025. The board has approved a total investment of about $6.8 billion to upgrade and expand the complex, as Genting Singapore seeks to boost RWS’ appeal.
Earlier expansions in 2025 include the revamped retail precinct Weave, which opened in July, and the Singapore Oceanarium, which welcomed visitors later that month. A new themed zone, Illumination’s Minion Land, at Universal Studios Singapore, was launched in February.
As COO, Mr Si will assist the resort’s chief executive officer Lee Shi Ruh in executing strategies, and managing and developing its core businesses.
Mr Si, 41, will also oversee the day-to-day operational performance, organisational excellence and continued improvement of guest experience across the resort.
He brings nearly two decades of international experience in the gaming and hospitality sector, having held senior leadership roles across integrated resorts in the region.
He currently serves as CEO and representative director of Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea, a post he will vacate in November. He has also held leadership roles at Macau Legend Development, Sands China and Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
Leadership changes
Mr Si’s appointment follows recent leadership changes at the group. In May, then RWS chairman and Genting Singapore CEO Tan Hee Teck, 69, retired.
On June 1, Mr Lim Kok Thay, executive chairman of the Genting Group, assumed the role of acting CEO of Genting Singapore, while Ms Lee took over as CEO of RWS.
In August, Ms Lee stepped down as chief financial officer (CFO) of Genting Singapore; she was appointed president and COO of the company, filling a position that had been vacant for three years.
Ms Ang Suat Ching took over as CFO of Genting Singapore. She is also the CFO of RWS.
Shares of Genting Singapore ended on Oct 17 flat at 72.5 cents before the announcement. THE BUSINESS TIMES
