Jan Swartz Joins MGM Resorts Board Of Directors

WHY IT RATES: Jan Swartz can provide a unique mix of expertise and insight to the MGM Resorts brand. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer

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MGM Resorts International has appointed Jan Swartz to the company's board of directors, which is now comprised of 12 members.

Swartz is group president, Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia at Carnival Corporation, the world's largest leisure travel company. With a portfolio of 10 dynamic brands that include nine of the world's leading cruise lines, it is among the most profitable and financially strong in the cruise and vacation industries.

"Ms. Swartz's vast experience in sales and marketing and international expansion will bring important insights to our business priorities,” said Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts.

“Jan and Princess Cruises created the international cruise category in Japan and created Carnival Japan, a Tokyo based marketing unit. More recently, Jan oversaw the launch of the Majestic Princess, a cruise ship specifically developed for Chinese guests," Murren added. "Jan has also been instrumental in developing Carnival's innovative digital tools and enhanced guest experiences. We are very pleased to welcome Jan to the MGM Resorts Board."

Swartz joined Princess Cruises in 2001 and was appointed to group president, Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia in 2016. From 2013 to 2016, she served as president, Princess Cruises and from 2008-2013, as executive vice president, sales, marketing and customer service, Princess Cruises.

Before joining Carnival, she served as CEO of MXG Media from 1999 to 2000, an interactive entertainment company, where she oversaw online, catalog, magazine and television ventures and, from 1992 to 1999, she served in various roles at Bain & Company, Inc.

Swartz earned her bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Virginia and her MBA in General Management from Harvard University.

SOURCE: MGM Resorts International press release.