Caesars appoints new executive for Japan

The company confirmed that it has appointed a new managing director for its Japanese division.

Japan.- Caesars Entertainment revealed this week that William Shen will be the new managing director and representative officer of Caesars Entertainment Japan. The company is preparing its team among talks of an integrated resort license in Japan.

Shen will be the executive responsible for Caesars’ overall efforts in Japan at the company’s office in Roppongi, Tokyo. The official has been in charge of Caesars’ operations in South Korea and will continue his work with the IR project in Incheon. In September, Yusuke Watanabe was named as the new head of Japan business development and vice president of Asia development.

Steven Tight, president of international development, said: “Caesars Entertainment now has five full-time team members staffed in Japan, with several more development professionals supporting the effort from our offices in Hong Kong and Las Vegas. Together, with our growing team of advisors and consultants, we believe we are well positioned to expand our business in Japan.”