Las Vegas Sands Board of Directors Appoints Patrick Dumont as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | News
Las Vegas Sands today announced that Patrick Dumont will become chairman and CEO of the company, effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Dumont will succeed Robert G. Goldstein, who will become a senior advisor to the company until March 2028.
Sands’ board had previously indicated that Mr. Dumont would be Mr. Goldstein’s likely successor. Mr. Dumont was also appointed chairman of Sands China Ltd., the company’s Hong Kong-listed subsidiary.
“It is a true honor for me to serve as Chairman and CEO of this iconic company, founded by one of the industry’s greatest visionaries,” said Mr. Dumont. “Under the leadership of Sheldon Adelson and Rob Goldstein, Sands has reached tremendous heights and I welcome the opportunity to build on that legacy in the years to come. I am excited about the future of our company and look forward to getting started in this new role.”
Mr. Dumont was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Sands in January 2021 and has served on the board of directors since 2017. He joined the company in 2010 and has focused on creating long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders in roles with responsibility for operations, real estate and capital allocation strategy. Mr. Dumont has more than 25 years of experience in management, development, operations and corporate finance.
Under his leadership, Sands has executed transformative investment programs in Macau and Singapore to enhance its product offering, enhance customer experience and increase long-term profit potential. He is responsible for the company’s new development in Singapore, an $8 billion ultra-luxury project that broke ground in July 2025.
“We are fortunate to have the best assets in the best markets in our industry,” Mr Dumont added. “Our core leadership team has been working together for many years and we are deeply focused on maximizing continued investments in our properties, people and local communities. Through our more than 41,000 highly committed team members and our priority in delivering unparalleled experiences for discerning leisure and business guests, we remain focused on creating positive economic impact for our host regions and strong returns for our shareholders.”
Mr. Dumont earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Dumont lives with his wife and children in Las Vegas, Nevada.
