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Hard Rock Names New VP

Hard Rock International recently selected Michael Shindler to be the company’s executive vice president of hotels and casinos. Shindler has a wealth of hospitality experience, having served as chairman of the board of directors of Hyatt Gaming Management; vice president of development and asset management for Las Vegas Sands; vice president of development in the Americas for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; and president and CEO of Four Corners Advisors, Inc.

“We look forward to drawing on Michael’s extensive network and experience in the hotel and gaming industry to promote continued growth of our brand,” said Hard Rock International President and CEO Hamish Dodds.

In his new position, Shindler will oversee the global development of hotels and casinos for the company, as well as daily management of the brand’s existing assets.

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