Kerzner International Group announced on LinkedIn the appointment of Paul Baker succeeding Tim Kelly as President for Atlantis. Paul Baker, who was previously the President of Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau, brings nearly twenty years of experience in the casino and hospitality industry.
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, stated in an internal note: “Paul brings to our organization great expertise and a strong sense of leadership. Throughout his career, Paul has worked in key markets such as Las Vegas, America, Malaysia, and Macau, China, and has always demonstrated visionary leadership and a deep understanding of the resort industry.” The new president of Atlantis will initially oversee Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, while Atlantis Sanya in China will be managed by Martin Chung, Executive Vice President of Operations at Kerzner, until Paul Baker is fully acquainted with the brand.
This appointment comes at a time when the United Arab Emirates is no longer hiding its interest in the gaming industry. The extensive experience of the new president, particularly in high-level responsibilities at Wynn Macau and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, equips him with all the necessary skills to meet the upcoming challenges.
