• An executive with decades of experience, John Peter Ben Wang, was recently appointed as independent non-executive director at Melco
• In addition to the aforementioned role, he will serve as chairman of Melco's audit and risk committee, as well as a member of the company's corporate governance and compensation committees
• Wang has solid experience after working for decades in accounting and finance

The leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts across Europe and Asia, Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited, announced a strategic senior-level appointment.

On Friday, the company confirmed it hired the executive with solid experience in finance, John Peter Ben Wang.

Melco's new independent non-executive director will also assume several other important roles

Joining Melco, he was appointed to the key role of independent non-executive director.

Wang's appointment, according to a statement released by the company, is effective as of June 13, 2025.

In addition to the independent non-executive director at Melco, Wang was also appointed as chairman of the company's audit and risk committee and a member of its corporate governance and compensation committees.

Notably, Melco's board has also concluded that Wag qualifies for the role of "audit committee financial expert," as described in regulations under Item 16A of Form 20-F.

Lawrence Ho, Melco's chairman and chief executive officer, revealed it is exciting to welcome an expert of such a rank to the company's C-suite, Casino Guru News learned from a press release.

"Melco is delighted to welcome John Wang as one of our independent non-executive directors," the chief executive officer and chairman explained.

Moreover, Ho pointed out: "His qualifications and experiences will contribute greatly to the Company."

The non-executive director has extensive experience and solid skills

Mr. Wang holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Kent at Canterbury in the United Kingdom. He graduated in 1982 and several years later, in 1985, he obtained a qualification as a chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Between 2004 and 2009, Wang accumulated substantial knowledge and experience in accounting, investment banking and finance after holding a number of senior-level roles.

He previously served as Melco's director from November 2006 through August 2016.

On the other hand, between 2011 and 2019, Wang held the role of Deputy Chairman and Executive Director of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed company, Summit Ascent Holdings Limited.

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