Inspire Entertainment Resort appointed Ko Gyu-bum as its new CEO, the operator of Korea’s largest foreigner-only casino said Tuesday.
Ko will take office on Dec. 1, succeeding Chen Si, the current CEO, who will remain in the role until the end of November to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
According to Inspire, Ko is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of proven leadership and management experience in global markets. He has accumulated extensive international experience across countries including the United States, China, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.
Ko earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Seoul National University and a master’s in business administration from Harvard Business School. He has held senior leadership positions at companies such as Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Smith & Nephew and Stryker.
The new CEO will focus on strengthening the resort’s brand and service quality, and expanding its international customer base by effectively connecting global strategy with local execution, the company said.
“I am truly excited to join Inspire at such a dynamic time of growth in the global casino and integrated resort industry,” Ko said. “Drawing on international experience and customer insights gained in diverse business environments, I look forward to working closely with Inspire’s talented team to drive innovation, deepen customer engagement and deliver long-term value for our guests, employees and stakeholders.”
Located on Yeongjong Island, close to Incheon International Airport, Inspire features three five-star hotel towers with 1,275 rooms, Korea’s largest foreigner-only casino and a convention center.
The resort also houses Korea’s first 15,000-seat multipurpose arena dedicated to live entertainment, as well as a glass-domed indoor water park. Since its grand opening in March 2024, Inspire has welcomed more than 4 million visitors in its first year of operation.
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