Ed Sanderson Appointed to Lead Arena Delivery at Marina Bay Sands Expansion

Ed Sanderson has been appointed vice president, arena, at Marina Bay Sands. The former Venetian Macao executive announced the role via social media. The move supplies specialized experience to a central element of the property’s US$8 billion expansion.

The 15,000-seat arena forms part of the podium in the MBS 2.0 project. Las Vegas Sands broke ground on MBS 2.0 in July 2026. The expansion has an estimated opening date for January 2031, subject to government approval.

Sanderson’s Track Record at Venetian Macao

Sanderson worked at The Venetian Macao from June 2007 until July 2013. He served as senior manager with responsibility for the resort’s arena. He was involved in “the design, construction and led the team delivering operational rollout” of the 15,000-seat Cotai Arena, which has since been revamped as The Venetian Arena.

“I am happy to share that I have started my new position as vice president, arena, at Marina Bay Sands,” Sanderson wrote, as reported by GGRAsia.

Parameters of the MBS 2.0 Expansion

The development adds approximately 200,000 square feet of meeting space, a 570-suite hotel tower, shops, additional gaming space, a spa, and related amenities. That is according to a presentation issued at the time of Las Vegas Sands’ second-quarter earnings statement on July 22. The appointment places an executive who delivered one 15,000-seat arena in charge of replicating that outcome in Singapore as the January 2031 estimated opening approaches.

Reporting: GGRAsia

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