Key points:
- Dame Donna Langley has been appointed to MGM Resorts’ Board of Directors, becoming its 13th member
- Langley is Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, overseeing programming, production and distribution
- MGM Resorts recently expanded its responsible gambling initiatives through a collaboration with Kindbridge
MGM Resorts International has appointed Dame Donna Langley to its Board of Directors, bringing the total number of board members to 13.
Langley currently serves as Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, overseeing content strategy, programming, distribution and marketing across platforms such as Peacock, Bravo and NBC.
Langley has been involved in global entertainment leadership, playing a role in film and television productions while guiding NBCUniversal’s creative and business operations.
Her appointment to MGM Resorts' board aligns with the company’s continued expansion into gaming and live entertainment.
Paul Salem, Chair of MGM Resorts’ Board of Directors, commented: “Her entertainment background and experience, especially in areas like content strategy, programming, distribution and marketing, will be invaluable as she offers her guidance to the company and its leaders.”
Good to know: In March 2024, MGM Resorts partnered with Kindbridge, a mental health provider, to support problem gambling research and treatment
As part of this effort, MGM Resorts donated $100,000 to the Kindbridge Research Institute to fund a voluntary medication trial for veterans in Las Vegas experiencing gambling addiction. The study was conducted in collaboration with the Las Vegas Veterans Affairs Residential Recovery and Renewal Center and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
MGM Resorts President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle stated: “We welcome Donna to our board and look forward to leveraging her deep and valuable experience in the entertainment space as we continue developing and producing our own proprietary sports and entertainment content for our guests.”
The company has not disclosed further details on how Langley’s expertise will shape its strategic direction, but executives have stressed that her experience in content production and distribution will support MGM Resorts’ future initiatives.
