MGM Resorts International tapped NBCUniversal executive Donna Langley to join its board of directors, the company announced Wednesday.
Langley, who currently serves as chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, will bring “deep and valuable experience in the entertainment space” to MGM’s board, according to CEO Bill Hornbuckle.
“Donna is globally recognized as an innovative and influential leader with a special skill for reshaping industries, invigorating brands and leading organizations through change,” said Hornbuckle, who was appointed national chair of US Travel Association’s board last month.
Langley’s entertainment background and experience in areas like content strategy, programming, distribution and marketing “will be invaluable” to MGM and its leaders, Chair Paul Salem said in a statement.
Langley has held multiple leadership roles at NBCUniversal during her more than 20 years at the company. Prior to joining the entertainment conglomerate, she served as a senior vice president at New Line Cinema, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Last year, Langley was recognized by Time magazine as one of its “100 Most Influential People” and by Fortune magazine as one of its “100 Most Powerful Women in Business”.
Langley becomes the 13th member of MGM’s board, which also includes IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Keith Barr.
Other hotel companies to recently make board changes include Marriott International, which elected Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant as an independent director in January, and Hilton, which tapped former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer earlier this month.
