Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc. has a new man for Manila Bay Resorts. The casino operator announced it has appointed Steve Wolstenholme as the chief operating officer for Kazuo Okada’s soon-to-open casino project in the Philippines.

Wolstenholme will handle the business and lead the group towards the opening of the $2 billion casino and entertainment complex. Manila Bay Resorts is expected to open in December 2016.

GGRAsia quoted Okada, who called Wolstenholme “a man with passion for success.” Okada said he is confident Wolstenholme “will lead the organization in making an impact when we open our doors next year.”

In a separate report, media outlet ABS-CBN News quoted Wolstenholme, who said he is “honored and delighted” to be part of the Tiger Resort team.