Ayesha Molino

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President & COO, ARIA and Vdara; Chief Public Affairs Officer at MGM Resorts International

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Ayesha Molino is the Chief Operating Officer of MGM Resorts International. Her career uniquely blends a legal background from The George Washington University Law School and work as a Senate Chief Counsel with deep hospitality leadership, previously serving as President & COO for the ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara.

She is a vocal advocate for the advancement of women within the hospitality industry. Ayesha actively participates in events like the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s ForWard Conference, engaging in fireside chats to support and mentor women across the sector.

Before joining the corporate world, she spent nearly a decade on Capitol Hill as Chief Counsel to U. S. Senator Harry Reid.

Personality Overview

Thoughtful In Approach

Social Proof Driven

Calm

They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally.  They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization.

Topics They Care About

Women in Hospitality
Participates in and speaks at conferences aimed at women in the hospitality industry, focusing on leadership and professional growth.
Public & Government Affairs
Leverages her past experience as a Senate Chief Counsel to lead discussions on expansion, policy, and community relations for MGM Resorts.
Luxury Guest Experience
Celebrates and promotes high-end guest experiences, such as the introduction of new two Michelin-star restaurants and the creativity of her culinary teams.

Media Appearances

MGM Resorts International Names Ayesha Molino Chief Operating Officer. Featured in MGM Resorts Investor Relations

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Ayesha Molino has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) at MGM Resorts International. Featured in Hospitality Net

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MGM Resorts International Appoints Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer. Featured in Lodging Magazine

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Work History

12-2023
President & COO, ARIA and Vdara; Chief Public Affairs Officer at MGM Resorts International
3-2021 - 12-2023
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at MGM Resorts International
1-2017 - 3-2021
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs at MGM Resorts International
6-2014 - 1-2017
Chief Counsel at U.S. Senator Harry Reid
9-2011 - 6-2014
Counsel and Policy Advisor at U.S. Senator Harry Reid

Education

2001 - 2004
Education details unavailable from The George Washington University Law School
1997 - 2001
Education details unavailable from University of California, Riverside

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Exp : 20 Location : Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President & COO, ARIA and Vdara; Chief Public Affairs Officer at MGM Resorts International
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Insights For Selling To Ayesha

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus your pitch on the impact that you could help them have on their organization
  • Engage other key stakeholders on their side and leverage if they approve of your product
  • Pause and ask them if they have any questions

DONT's

  • Don’t use phrases like ‘there might be’, ‘we haven’t yet’, ‘latest technology’ etc.
  • Don’t don the salesperson avatar, be the friendly advisor instead
  • Don’t keep pushing them for a straight answer, just make your own conclusions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ayesha is

  • Low-risk, go-ahead from other stakeholders and successful evaluation as per process matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ayesha

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ayesha move?

  • They do not like to rush and can be quite slow in their decision making.

  • Can Ayesha take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take decisions that others support.

You And Ayesha

Personality Compatibility


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