Galaxy Entertainment Group Announces Appointment of Mr. Gabriel Hunterton as Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Galaxy Macau and Appointment of Mr. Charles So as Deputy Chief Operating Officer of StarWorld Macau
November 27, 2012 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”), one of Asia’s leading gaming and entertainment corporations, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Hunterton as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Galaxy Macau™ and the appointment of Mr. Charles So as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of StarWorld Macau, both effective November 27, 2012.
Mr. Francis Lui, Vice Chairman of GEG, said, “I am very pleased with these two appointments and am extremely confident that the proven leadership, experience and expertise of Mr. Hunterton and Mr. So can lead Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Macau respectively to continue delivering the truly unique experience with our ‘World Class, Asian Heart’ philosophy and also ensure optimum execution of GEG’s overall objectives, plans and policies at our two properties.”
During his last position as the Chief Operating Officer of StarWorld Macau, Mr. Hunterton has successfully led the property to produce consecutive record-high results in one of the most competitive industries in Macau, and his significant contributions have resulted in the hotel receiving numerous awards. With this new appointment, Mr. Hunterton is responsible for leading Galaxy Macau to develop and catalyze the property’s performance from an already very successful base and extend the legacy to its upcoming expansion plans.
Mr. Hunterton has had an intense and diverse gaming career spanning 15 years in Las Vegas and Macau. Prior to joining GEG in 2009, he has served three years in senior operational and business development leadership roles with a major gaming company in Macau. Before he moved to Macau, he commenced his career initially as a dealer in Las Vegas and quickly advanced to the management positions with major gaming companies.
“I feel very fortunate and privileged to have worked with the incredible team of StarWorld Macau for the past three years,” Mr. Hunterton said. “With the experience and knowledge I have gained from StarWorld Macau, I am excited to join the team at Galaxy Macau and to further develop one of the world’s most successful leisure and entertainment destination resorts.”
Following the appointment of Mr. Hunterton at Galaxy Macau, Mr. Charles So is appointed as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of StarWorld Macau from his role as the Vice President - Hotel Operations of StarWorld Macau. With his new appointment, Mr. So is responsible for the overall operations and development of StarWorld Macau.
Mr. So has over 30 years’ solid experience in hotel operations and food and beverages service. Before he joined the company in 2005, he has held management positions with a number of prestigious hotels across Beijing, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Vietnam and Australia, responsible for developing and managing the hotel businesses.
Mr. So said, “I am much honored of this opportunity and am very grateful to have worked with the tremendous team in StarWorld Macau. Moving forward, I am excited to continue to work with them and further refine our prestigious reputation as GEG’s star-rated famed flagship property.”
Mr. Michael Mecca, President and Chief Operating Officer of GEG, said, “Mr. Hunterton and Mr. So are essential part of our management team who truly understand the core values of GEG. I look forward to seeing them stepping into their new roles and developing the already excellent presence of Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Macau in the market.”