Dumont will succeed Robert Goldstein, officially taking over the role on March 1.
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Sands, the casino and resort company whose ownership also owns the Dallas Mavericks, has appointed Mavericks co-owner Patrick Dumont to become its new chairman and CEO.
Announced Friday, Dumont will succeed Robert G. Goldstein, officially begin his role on March 1. Goldstein will become a senior advisor to Las Vegas Sands through March 2028.
“It is a true honor for me to serve as chairman and CEO of this iconic company founded by one of the industry’s greatest visionaries,” Dumont said in a statement. “Under the leadership of Sheldon Adelson and Rob Goldstein, Sands has reached tremendous heights, and I welcome the opportunity to build on that legacy in the years ahead. I am excited about our company’s future and look forward to getting started in this new role.”
According to the company, Dumont was also appointed chairman of the company’s Hong Kong subsidiary, Sands China.
Dumont previously served as the company’s president and chief operating officer, appointed in January 2021, and has served on the board of directors since 2017. He has been with the company since 2010, and is the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, with home he co-owns the Dallas Mavericks. Adelson is the majority owner of Las Vegas Sands and was married to the company’s founder, Sheldon Adelson.
“We are fortunate to have the best assets in the best markets in our industry,” Dumont added in a statement. “Our core leadership team has been together for many years, and we are highly focused on maximizing ongoing investments in our properties, people and local communities. Through our more than 41,000 deeply dedicated Team Members and our priority on delivering unparalleled experiences for discerning leisure and business guests, we remain focused on creating positive economic impact for our host regions and strong returns for our shareholders.”
The family recently made headlines, quashing rumors that Mark Cuban was reportedly looking to buy back the Mavericks from them, after he sold it to them in late 2023.
“The Dumont and Adelson families remain fully committed to the Dallas Mavericks franchise and to the Dallas community,” a statement from the Mavericks ownership group said Thursday. “They remain focused on building a championship organization for the long term. The team is not for sale and the families look forward to expanding their ownership stake over time.”