THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 18, 2019 Page 7 DeSalvio leaves Encore after five years as president By Christopher Roberson F our months after the opening of Encore Boston Harbor, its president, Robert DeSalvio, has decided to step down. According to Wynn Resorts, the owner of Encore, DeSalvio spent five years at the helm of the $2.6 billion hotel and casino. The reason for his departure was not released. “Bob DeSalvio’s ability to partner with community leaders and elected officials, assemble a world class team and lead them to produce and launch a project of the highest quality is remarkable,” said Matthew Maddox, Wynn’s chief executive officer, in a written statement. “His unique talent to both manage a complicated construction process while listening to the needs of key stakeholders was essential to our success. Bob leaves Encore with a hand-selected team prepared to take on the challenges ahead. I salute him for his commitment to the project and, most importantly, his dedication to his team.” DeSalvio will be replaced by Encore’s Food and Beverage Manager, Brian Gullbrants. Prior to his work in Everett, Gullbrants was in charge of opening Encore Las Vegas in 2008. Three years later, he was named executive vice president and general managBrian Gullbrants New President of Encore Boston Harbor er of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas. Prior to joining Wynn, Gullbrants spent 20 years with Ritz-Carlton, where DESALVIO | SEE PAGE 12 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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