Steve Zanella

Steve Zanella is Chief Commercial Officer for MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), an S&P 500 global entertainment company featuring iconic hotels and casinos, meeting and conference spaces, live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an array of restaurant, nightlife, and retail offerings across the globe. A veteran of the hospitality industry with more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Zanella oversees Public Relations, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Group Sales, Social Media, Sports & Partnerships, Loyalty, and Commercial Strategy for MGM Resorts International. He has previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of CityCenter, which includes Aria Resort and Casino and Vdara Hotel and Spa. Mr. Zanella joined MGM Resorts in 1991 as a participant in the Management Associate Program, a hands-on training curriculum for college graduates. In his tenure with the company, Mr. Zanella has held the additional titles of President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Grand Detroit, Senior Vice President of Marketing for MGM Grand Las Vegas, Vice President of Slots at Beau Rivage, Director of Slot Marketing and Player Development also at Beau Rivage and Domestic Marketing Administrator for Table Games Marketing at The Mirage. Mr. Zanella holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a Master in Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.