Alex Dixon is a strategic CEO and corporate board member whose 20 years of executive experience span across gaming, hospitality, and finance. He has held senior leadership roles with Resorts World Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and PureStar (Brady Linen), leading ground-up property openings, large-scale financings, and operational turnarounds for Fortune 500, private-equity, and non-profit organizations.
A former investment banker with Goldman Sachs, Alex advised on landmark transactions including Disney’s $7.4 billion acquisition of Pixar, Cendant’s $638 million IPO of Jackson Hewitt, and Exxon Mobil / Qatar Petroleum’s $2.3 billion Ras Gas financing. His expertise in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance complements deep operational experience across destination and regional markets.
As CEO of Q Casino + Resort, Alex led a full-scale transformation, securing $155 million in financing to redevelop Schmitt Island, a 200-acre recreation and entertainment district driving regional economic growth. He previously guided PureStar through a successful transition to a PE-backed enterprise and helped oversee MGM’s $825 million sale of Circus Circus Las Vegas and the $960 million MGM Springfield development.
Alex serves on the boards of the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) and the American Gaming Association (AGA), where he helps advance industry standards for player protection and integrity.
As Senior Advisor with GMA Consulting, Alex brings his expertise in capital development, multi-site operations, and regulatory strategy to help clients achieve transformational growth across gaming, hospitality, and economic development.
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