Mark A. Brown
Encyclopedia
Mark Brown is an American
gaming industry executive known for serving as CEO of Trump Hotels and Casinos Inc.
and President of The Venetian Macau
, Sands Macau, and The Four Seasons Macau. In November 2010, Brown joined Wynn Resorts, Ltd in advance of the organization's multi-billion dollar Cotai Strip Macau project, and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development.
and entered the gaming industry in the late 1970s at Atlantic City’s Resorts International. By age 25, Brown was married with two sons and was quickly rising through industry ranks. After a long tenure as CEO of Trump Hotels, in 2005 Brown exercised a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave with a golden parachute if Donald Trump ever owned less than 35% of the company. He then moved to Macau
(SAR of PRC) to lead the largest project in gaming industry history with the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Brown now primarily resides in Las Vegas
, but also splits his time between his homes in Macau
and New Jersey
.
“I rely on a few key people to keep me informed. They know I trust them… when I need to know something… I know I can call up Mark Brown…” said Donald J. Trump.
Some feel Brown's greatest asset is his ability to relate to all forms of people. Despite an intimidating presence, Brown is friendly and down to earth, known for treating all employees equally.
Brown has been quoted many times saying ‘We can all throw our employee name tags into the ocean’, expressing his deep belief that all employees are of equal importance and should all be treated with the utmost respect.
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gaming industry executive known for serving as CEO of Trump Hotels and Casinos Inc.
Trump Entertainment Resorts
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is a holding company that owns and manages two casinos/hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. Formerly known as Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, it was founded by Donald J. Trump, who was Chairman of the Board of Directors until his resignation in 2009....
and President of The Venetian Macau
The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao is a hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 hotels on the Cotai Strip in Macau...
, Sands Macau, and The Four Seasons Macau. In November 2010, Brown joined Wynn Resorts, Ltd in advance of the organization's multi-billion dollar Cotai Strip Macau project, and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development.
Biography
Mark Anthony Brown was raised in Brigantine, New JerseyBrigantine, New Jersey
Brigantine is an island city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 9,450....
and entered the gaming industry in the late 1970s at Atlantic City’s Resorts International. By age 25, Brown was married with two sons and was quickly rising through industry ranks. After a long tenure as CEO of Trump Hotels, in 2005 Brown exercised a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave with a golden parachute if Donald Trump ever owned less than 35% of the company. He then moved to Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
(SAR of PRC) to lead the largest project in gaming industry history with the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Brown now primarily resides in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
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, but also splits his time between his homes in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
and New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
.
Management style
In top industry circles, Brown is known for his ability to dominate through forthright and efficient communication. Employees have been quoted referring to Brown as “a tremendous communicator."“I rely on a few key people to keep me informed. They know I trust them… when I need to know something… I know I can call up Mark Brown…” said Donald J. Trump.
Some feel Brown's greatest asset is his ability to relate to all forms of people. Despite an intimidating presence, Brown is friendly and down to earth, known for treating all employees equally.
Brown has been quoted many times saying ‘We can all throw our employee name tags into the ocean’, expressing his deep belief that all employees are of equal importance and should all be treated with the utmost respect.