MGM Resorts International has appointed Paul Salem to the Company's Board of Directors

MGM Resorts International has announced it has appointed Paul Salem to the Company's Board of Directors. With his appointment, the Company's Board has been expanded from 12 to 13 directors.

Mr. Salem is a distinguished leader with over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry

He joined Providence Equity in 1992, where he has served in several leadership positions and been instrumental in establishing the firm's London office, helping to create Benefit Street Partners, Providence's credit affiliate and leading the acquisition of Merganser Capital. Prior to joining Providence Equity, He worked for Morgan Stanley in corporate finance and mergers and acquisition, and for Prudential Investment Corporation, an affiliate of Prudential Insurance, in private placement financings and leveraged buyout transactions.

 He currently serves as a director of Grupo TorreSur. He previously served as a director of Asurion, Eircom, Madison River Telecom, MetroNet (formerly AT&T Canada), PanAmSat, Tele1 Europe, Verio, Wired Magazine and several other Providence investments.