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Arnold W. Donald (born 17 December 1954) is an American businessman, and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Carnival Corporation & plc since July 2013, replacing Micky Arison.

Rob Goldstein is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Las Vegas Sands (LVS), assuming that role in January 2021 after serving in a variety of leadership positions since joining the company in 1995. As CEO, he provides strategic direction to the company’s global properties, guides the pursuit of new development opportunities and oversees the company’s efforts to continually maximize value for its shareholders. He also is focused on driving LVS’ industry-leading approach to compliance, furthering the company’s efforts to be a good community partner and ensuring LVS remains widely recognized as a best-in-class employer. Prior to this leadership role, Mr. Goldstein was LVS’ president and chief operating officer (COO), as well as president of global gaming operations, where he was responsible for every facet of the company’s industry-leading gaming operations in Asia and the United States. As the president of global gaming, Mr. Goldstein set the direction for the company’s gaming business from the hiring of key personnel to the development and execution of strategic initiatives. His leadership helped LVS achieve a significant number of industry records for financial performance and also positioned the company as leader in the important area of regulatory compliance. One of the most respected and knowledgeable hospitality and gaming executives in the industry today, Mr. Goldstein joined LVS during the planning phases of The Venetian in Las Vegas, the company’s first Integrated Resort. By attracting leading retailers, restaurateurs and important leisure attractions, he helped shape the identity of the property and set the stage for its long-lasting success. From 1999 to 2010, Mr. Goldstein served as president and COO of The Venetian, as well as The Palazzo Las Vegas, a 3,000-all-suite hotel which is connected to The Venetian and opened in 2008. Mr. Goldstein graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and received his law degree from the Temple University School of Law. He and his wife, Sheryl, reside in Las Vegas and are active in the local community. Mr. Goldstein serves on the Board of Directors of Opportunity Village, The Adelson Drug Rehabilitation Clinic and the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. The couple has two adult children, Scott and Courtney.

Gary L. Carano is Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. since September 2014, overseeing the successful acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corporation in 2020. Mr. Carano began his career in gaming, hospitality and entertainment at Eldorado Hotel and Casino Reno in 1973 where, working under the leadership and guidance of founder and family patriarch, Don Carano, he was involved with every operational aspect of the business. He served as general manager and chief executive officer of Eldorado from 1980-1994. Mr. Carano was named General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, a joint venture between Eldorado and MGM Resorts International, from its opening in 1995 to September 2014. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Eldorado Resorts LLC from 2004 to September 2014 where he directed and oversaw all aspects of the company’s development and operations in Nevada and Louisiana. Under his leadership, Eldorado executed an aggressive growth strategy, merging with MTR Gaming Group and growing the company’s portfolio to six properties across five states in 2014. Mr. Carano was appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the newly-created public company Eldorado Resorts, Inc., trading on NASDAQ under the ERI symbol. Mr. Carano led the company through the highly accretive acquisitions of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in 2017 and Grand Victoria Elgin and Tropicana Resorts in 2018. Mr. Carano was named Executive Chairman of the Board of Eldorado Resorts, Inc., in January 2019. Throughout his career, Mr. Carano has been recognized for his strong leadership traits and an innate sense of family values that extends across the company to its valued team members. He is an active philanthropist, serving on a number of charitable boards and foundations in the State of Nevada. Mr. Carano holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Mark Wang is President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV). Mr. Wang has served as Executive Vice President and President, Hilton Grand Vacations for Hilton Worldwide since March 2008 and oversees all of Hilton Worldwide’s global timeshare operations. Mr. Wang was appointed to this role after serving as Head of HGV Asia. He first joined the company in 1999 as Managing Director of Hawaii and Asia Pacific and has held a series of senior management positions within HGV. During Mr. Wang’s time as President of HGV, he also served on Hilton Worldwide’s executive committee as Executive Vice President and held a dual role as President of Global Sales for the hotel division from 2013 to 2014. He also led Hilton Worldwide’s Asia-Pacific Islander Team Member Resource Group. While leading HGV, the division has experienced eight years of consecutive growth while transforming the business to a capital efficient model. With 35 years of industry experience, Mr. Wang has earned a reputation as an innovator who brought new, highly effective sales and marketing techniques to the industry. In 1987 he introduced the U.S. vacation ownership product to the Japanese market. Prior to joining HGV, Mr. Wang co-founded three independent timeshare companies, where he served as President and COO of each. Mr. Wang serves on the American Resort Development Association’s (ARDA) Board of Directors and Executive Committee, previously served as Vice Chairperson for ARDA Hawaii, and is ARDA’s Chair-Elect for 2017.

William 'Billy' Vassiliadis is a Principal/CEO at R&R Partners and Trustee at ANDRE AGASSI FOUNDATION.