Resorts International has announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Global Industry Affairs, according to a company press release.

Debra De Shong, a former Chief of Staff to a US Ambassador to Japan, will lead the company’s media relations and messaging strategies.

“Debra’s decades of leadership in public policy and international relations, coupled with her expertise in messaging and strategy, make her a highly valuable addition to the MGM Resorts team,” said Alan Feldman, Executive Vice President of Global Industry Affairs.

"We are thrilled to add her to our talented workforce as we continue to expand our footprint worldwide."