SINGAPORE, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has announced the appointment of Si Chen as its new chief operating officer (COO). Chen, currently the CEO and representative director of Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, will assume the role on December 1.
RWS said Chen’s appointment reflects the resort’s continued focus on leadership renewal and sustained operational excellence as it advances its transformation under RWS 2.0.
As COO, Chen will support RWS chief executive officer Lee Shi Ruh, overseeing day-to-day operations and enhancing the overall guest experience. With nearly two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, Chen has held senior leadership roles at integrated resorts across the region.
“We welcome Mr. Chen and look forward to his contributions as RWS continues its transformation and growth, reinforcing its position as a leading integrated resort and premier tourism destination in Asia,” RWS said in a statement.
In line with Chen’s departure, Inspire Entertainment Resort has appointed Gyubum Ko as its new CEO, effective December 1. Inspire described Ko as a “business leader with over 20 years of proven leadership and management experience in global markets.”
Ko has held senior positions at multinational companies including Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Smith & Nephew, and Stryker, and has served as an independent board member of Jeisys Medical since November 2024. Inspire highlighted Ko’s extensive international experience, having successfully grown businesses across Korea, the U.S., China, Singapore, the U.K., the UAE, and Australia.
“I am truly excited to join Inspire at such a dynamic time in the global casino and integrated resort industry. Drawing on international experience and customer insights, I look forward to working closely with Inspire’s talented team to drive innovation, enhance customer engagement, and deliver long-term value for our guests, employees, and stakeholders,” Ko said.
Ohsang Kwon, partner at Bain Capital, Seoul, representing Inspire’s majority owner Bain Capital, praised Chen’s tenure at Inspire.
“Under CEO Chen Si, Inspire successfully opened and achieved key milestones during its initial ramp-up, welcoming 4 million visitors in its first year and establishing itself as a leading entertainment destination for tourists, convention guests, and music fans.”
Kwon added that Ko’s leadership, combining international expertise and market insight, is expected to continue Inspire’s growth momentum.
“Bain Capital is excited to work closely with Inspire’s management team to invest in the resort’s long-term growth and operational excellence.”
