Okada Manila names Nobuki Sato as President and COO
Outgoing leader Byron Yip to support transition through September.
Key points:
– Byron Yip to step down after seven years at Okada Manila
– Nobuki Sato of Universal Entertainment Corporation to assume top role
– Transition reflects Okada Manila’s long-term growth strategy
As announced in an official press release, Okada Manila’s parent company Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment (TRLEI) will see a major change in leadership this September. After seven years at the helm, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Byron Yip will be stepping down and handing over to Nobuki Sato, who will assume the role effective 15 September 2025.
Sato is currently Senior Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Universal Entertainment Corporation (UEC), TRLEI’s parent firm, and has served on TRLEI’s Board of Directors since March 2023. He brings over two decades of experience in hospitality, finance and strategic operations.
According to the announcement, Yip will continue to oversee daily operations and assist in the leadership handover through September. Under his leadership, Okada Manila achieved several milestones, including being awarded the Forbes 5-Star distinction for six consecutive years — currently the largest integrated resort in the Philippines to hold this rating.
Good to know: Tomohiro Okada, President of UEC, praised Yip’s leadership in elevating Okada Manila’s status in the region and expressed full confidence in Sato’s ability to guide the resort through its next growth phase
The leadership transition is positioned as part of the company’s broader commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation.
Okada Manila is one of the Philippines’ largest integrated resorts, offering a 30-hectare complex of entertainment, gaming, wellness and family-friendly experiences. The resort continues to expand its offerings, including digital platforms like the Okada Online Casino and the Okada Manila App.
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