Disney Architect Joins Las Vegas Sands (LVS)

July 30, 2010, 7:30 pm

Renowned architect and highly recognized hospitality leader, Wing Chao has joined the board of directors for Las Vegas Sands (LVS: 26.86 -0.26%).

Through his appointment, Chao will take part in the design of future Las Vegas Sands properties as the company positions itself for growth around the world.

Chao is most famous for the planning, architecture and development of Disney Land. Through his career Chao lea Disney’s development of parks in California, Florida, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Chao has also worked with the world’s most renowned architects to design hotels, retail/dining/entertainment venues, sports complexes and cruise ships.

“Wing Chao is a world renowned master planner and architect. We have admired his work and remarkable achievements for a long time,” said Las Vegas Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson. “We are very excited that Wing is joining our board at a time in which our company continues to implement our current development plans and explores future growth opportunities in Asia as well as other parts of the world.”

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