Genting Singapore has named Lee Shi Ruh as the new president of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), effective from 1 September.
Lee will report directly to Resorts World Sentosa’s chairman and CEO Tan Hee Teck, who she will help with the daily operations of the resort’s business, as well as its financial affairs and developing Resorts World Sentosa’s strategy.
Lee has nearly 30 years of professional and operational experience in the leisure and gaming industry, including more than 10 years’ experience as the chief financial officer of Genting Singapore.
Most recently, Lee served as the chief people officer for Resorts World Sentosa. “She has been a bedrock of our top management team in the last decade and is respected by our entire RWS community,” said Tan.
“She will provide strong leadership to the entire team and assist in building the strategic capabilities of the company,” he added.
Resorts World Sentosa is an integrated resort on Singapore’s Sentosa island. Spanning 49 hectares, it is home to attractions including Universal Studios Singapore, the S.E.A. Aquarium, Dolphin Island, and Adventure Cove Waterpark.
It also offers six luxury hotels, a casino, award-winning dining experiences, and world-class entertainment.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Genting Singapore’s S$4.5 billion ($2.8bn) expansion of Resorts World Sentosa is likely to go over budget.
Resorts World Sentosa $2.8bn expansion
The first phase of the project, called RWS 2.0, started in the second quarter of 2022. It includes the expansion of Universal Studios Singapore and the S.E.A. Aquarium, which will become the Singapore Oceanarium.
In May last year, Universal Studios Singapore broke ground on the new Minion Land, due to launch in 2024. The land will house attractions including Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, an immersive motion-simulator 3D ride.
RWS 2.0 also includes the addition of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore.
