Daniel Yang

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Experienced Asx-30 And Fortune-500 C-Suite Leader | Operational Excellence | Strategic M&A | Gaming | Media | Travel @ MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, Nevada

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mgmresorts.com

Mgm Resorts International

Experienced Asx-30 And Fortune-500 C-Suite Leader | Operational Excellence | Strategic M&A | Gaming | Media | Travel
Las Vegas, Nevada
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mgmresorts.com

Daniel Yang Work Experience Details

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    Chief Customer And Innovation Officer
    Mgm Resorts International ['Aug 2023', 'Present']
    Las Vegas, Nevada, Us
    MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is a Fortune 500 global gaming and entertainment company, featuring iconic hotels and casinos, meeting and conference spaces, live and theatrical entertainment experiences and an array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings across the globe. MGM Resorts’ portfolio includes some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry, such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, Cosmopolitan, ARIA, Mandalay Bay and Borgata. I lead commercial operations, including Revenue Management, Brand Marketing, and Customer Analytics. I also manage all customer facing operations such as the MGM Rewards, Innovation, and Customer Care. I am a member of the Executive Committee and report to the CEO.
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    Advisory Board
    Catheon Gaming ['May 2022', 'Present']
    United States, Us
    Catheon Gaming is an integrated blockchain gaming and entertainment company globally that brings technical, gaming and marketing expertise together with deep roots in the blockchain industry.
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    Chief Strategy Officer
    Aristocrat ['Feb 2019', 'Aug 2023']
    North Ryde, Nsw, Au
    Aristocrat (ASX: ALL) is an ASX 30 global provider of casino games, systems and mobile games. I led corporate strategy, long range planning, and corporate development. In this capacity, I directed all of the M&A, inorganic investment activity, strategy formation, and strategic planning. I sat on the Executive Leadership Team, reported to the Group CEO, was a member of the Product and Technology Committee, and chaired the Strategic Investment Committee. I architected the company's growth strategy, which included entry into the global igaming, sports betting, and ilottery markets. This expansion strategy grew the stock price 98% since its inception in 2019 to 2024. I also oversaw and negotiated both public and private cross-border M&A totaling over $4 billion, including the acquisitions of Roxor, Futureplay, Playsoft, Amtek, Playtech, and NeoGames, and played a critical role in the A$1.3Bn equity raise to finance M&A.
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    Chief Executive Officer
    Ardent Blade Studios ['Jan 2017', 'Jan 2019']
    CEO and founder of a profitable, global video game and eSports studio. Launched and operated branded mobile game strategy and games for entertainment companies, such as Turner and History Channel.Also served on the advisory boards of: Ludare Games : 2017-2019; Trebel Music : 2017 - 2019; Kwippo : 2017-2019
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    Executive Vice President, Consumer Products
    Viacom ['Jan 2015', 'Jan 2017']
    New York, Ny, Us
    Responsible for the consumer products business that encompassed home entertainment, video games, licensed products, and live entertainment. Responsible for entering emerging growth businesses. Grew revenue 40% and improved margins by 10% over my tenure.
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    Executive Vice President, Strategy And Business Development
    Viacom ['Oct 2012', 'Jan 2017']
    New York, Ny, Us
    Responsible for strategy, financial planning, revenue growth, organic investments, M&A, and partnership management for Viacom’s Music and Entertainment Group, which consisted of Comedy Central, MTV, Logo, and VH1 television networks. Senior member of an operating team that directed a $4 billion+ dollar portfolio of digital and television businesses, and had input across a broad range of initiatives. Managed the long range planning process for the group.
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    Senior Vice President, General Manager - 345 Games
    Viacom ['Jul 2010', 'Dec 2014']
    New York, Ny, Us
    Launched and managed games studio and publisher. Also managed transactional video team. Responsibilities include all aspects of product development and execution for video gaming products across mobile, console, and PC.Founded and ran 345 Games, a Viacom Video Game Studio and Publisher, Created and shipped the following titles: Deadliest Warrior and Chivalry Deadliest Warrior Video Game series (2mm+ units sold over 3 skus, Top 10 best selling XBLA game, 400% ROI), South Park The Stick of Truth (5 mm + units sold worldwide, 80+ metacritic at launch, Multiple Game Awards), Guitar Hero 2 and Rock Band 1 (Established music and rhythm gaming as the #1 gaming genre, 90+ metacrtic at launch), Bellator the Game, a MMA console game, and The Indecision Game, which earned a 7.5 rating on IGN
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    Senior Vice President, Strategy And Business Development
    Viacom ['Jun 2007', 'Oct 2012']
    New York, Ny, Us
    Ran the Strategy & Business Development team for the Viacom Entertainment Group, which covered Comedy Central, Spike, and TV Land television networks and Atom, iFilm,and xFire digital businesses. Led the business evaluation for talent deals and rights renewals for UFC, South Park, The Daily Show, Impact Wrestling, and The Colbert Report. Led the investment and M&A of Bellator MMA, formation of the South Park Studios Digital JV, Book of Mormon investment, and distribution rights negotiation for programming in Canada. Managed the long range financial planning process for the group.
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    Vice President, Business Operations - Program Enterprises
    Viacom ['Jun 2005', 'Jun 2007']
    New York, Ny, Us
    Ran Business Operations for the Enterprises division of the Viacom Music Group, which oversaw the direct to consumer and emerging businesses for the Viacom Music Group brands (MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo) and assets. Led the M&A of Harmonix Music Systems, developers of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Responsible for budgeting and financial planning for the division.
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    Senior Director, Business Development
    Viacom ['May 2004', 'May 2005']
    New York, Ny, Us
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    Non Executive Director
    Bellator Mma ['Aug 2011', 'Sep 2013']
    Santa Monica, Ca, Us
    Board of Directors. Head of finance and audit committee.
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    Senior Associate
    Booz Allen Hamilton ['Apr 2002', 'May 2004']
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Engagement manager in strategy consulting. Focused on TMT industries. Published articles in Strategy & Business and in collaboration with equity research teams at Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns.
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    Consultant To Associate
    Booz Allen Hamilton ['Aug 1995', 'Aug 2002']
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Strategy consultant to CEO and Executive Leadership teams of over 20 Fortune 100 and large global companies across variety of industries, including telecommunications, energy, pharmaceuticals, health care, information technology, and entertainment. Associate (2000-2002); Senior Consultant (1997-1998); Consultant (1995-1997)
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    Summer Associate
    Deutsche Bank ['Jun 1999', 'Aug 1999']
    Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, De
    Equity Derivatives; Mortgage Securitization

Daniel Yang Education Details

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    Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Financial Engineering 1998 - 2000
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    University Of California, Berkeley
    Economics 1991 - 1995

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