Chris Baldizan

Chris Baldizan serves as Executive Vice President of Entertainment at MGM Resorts International since January 2016, previously holding the position of Senior Vice President of Entertainment Booking and Development. Baldizan's extensive career in entertainment spans various roles, including Vice President of Entertainment at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and roles at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas as Vice President of Booking and Assistant Vice President of Booking. Early career experience includes Director of Entertainment at Primadonna Company and sales account executive at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Additionally, Chris Baldizan gained foundational experience as an event manager at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and as an assistant event coordinator while attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Education was completed at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas from 1990 to 1993.