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Diversity Structure

In May 2000, former MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO J. Terrence Lanni declared diversity as a moral and business imperative and set about developing corporate infrastructure to drive its implementation within the company.

In September 2001, MGM Resorts International created the Corporate Diversity & Community Affairs Department dedicated to implementing the Company’s Diversity Initiative. The following individuals are responsible for leading and/or implementing the diversity initiative:

Jim Murren Phyllis James

Jim Murren
Chairman and CEO

Phyllis James
Senior Vice President, Deputy General
Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer

Debra Nelson

Debra Nelson
Vice President Corporate Diversity,
Communications & Community Affairs

In December 2001, the MGM Resorts International Board of Directors established the Diversity Committee of the Board:

Alexis Herman, Chair of the Board Committee on Diversity
Roland Hernandez, Board Committee Member
Willie Davis, Board Committee Member
Mel Wolzinger, Board Committee Member
Tony Mandekic, Board Committee Member

Our infrastructure helps drive diversity deeper into our business operations.

The Corporate Diversity Council is comprised of individuals representing the major business disciplines including Human Resources, Purchasing, Construction, Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Media Relations, Diversity and Philanthropy.

Property Diversity Councils are comprised of executives from property departments and divisions whose mission is to integrate diversity at the property level.

Purchasing Diversity Council is comprised of individuals representing corporate and property purchasing representatives (see Supplier diversity for details)

Construction Diversity Council is comprised of individuals representing construction interests within the corporation (see Construction diversity for details)