Anton Nikodemus

Anton Nikodemus is a senior hospitality executive with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment and resort industry.13 He most recently served as President & COO of CityCenter for MGM Resorts International, overseeing operations for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Vdara Hotel & Spa, and ARIA Resort & Casino.23

Career Highlights

• Joined MGM Resorts in 2005, holding various leadership positions13
• Served as President of MGM Resorts' Las Vegas portfolio, overseeing iconic brands like Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay1
• Led the creation and development of MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Maryland and MGM Springfield in Massachusetts2
• Prior to MGM, managed luxury resorts including Boca Raton Resort & Club, The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, and The Phoenician Resort12

Recent Developments

In October 2023, Nikodemus was appointed CEO of Seaport Entertainment, a newly formed division of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., which is planned to be spun off as a public company by the end of 2024.24

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing from Arizona State University13
• Completed the Advanced Finance Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania23

Nikodemus is known for his exceptional insights into guest service and ability to build engaged teams in complex business environments.1