Robert J. DeSalvio joins Wynn Resorts Development

Wynn Resorts today announced it has hired?Robert J. DeSalvio?to assist with the company’s development activities.? An experienced resort developer and operator, Mr. DeSalvio will primarily focus on the company’s proposed resort in Everett, Massachusetts.? The company plans to build a?$1.6 billion?resort, featuring a five-star hotel and spa, luxury shopping and dining esplanade, winter garden and casino.

Mr. DeSalvio has held executive positions in sales, marketing, resort operations and strategic planning.? He served as an Executive Vice President for both?Sands Atlantic City?and?Foxwoods Resort Casino.? Most recently, Mr. DeSalvio was President of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in?Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.? He led the development, construction, government relations and staffing of the resort before opening.? Since opening in 2009, Mr. DeSalvio has led the resort to significant revenue growth.