MGM Resorts International COO Corey Sanders will be retiring from the company after more than 30 years of service and leadership. He has agreed to remain in his position through Dec. 31 and to serve as an advisor to Bill Hornbuckle, president/CEO of the company, through Dec. 31, 2026. MGM intends to name a new COO to serve as Sanders’ successor later this month.
“It’s impossible to overstate what Corey has meant to this company over the last 30-plus years,” said Hornbuckle. “He has been a constant presence, providing foundational leadership for all the key moments that have defined our history—from our acquisitions of Mirage Group and Mandalay Resort Group to our regional property openings and expansions like Springfield, National Harbor, Empire City and Borgata. More importantly, Corey helped us put all the different pieces together to create one company and one culture. As a leader and as a person, Corey understood the importance of caring for employees and treating people with respect. He will be deeply missed.”
Sanders currently oversees the company’s Las Vegas and regional properties as well as multiple corporate departments, including hospitality, gaming, HR and strategic initiatives. Prior to that, he served as the company’s CFO/treasurer. In his tenure with MGM Resorts, he has also served as COO for the company’s core brands; EVP, operations for MGM Mirage; EVP/CFO for MGM Grand Resorts; EVP/CFO for MGM Grand; assistant VP, corporate finance; and tax director for MGM Grand.
