MGM Resorts International has a new President of Entertainment and Sports. The company announced late last week that it had tapped George Kliavkoff to fill the position, putting him in charge of all operations for the company’s 30-plus showrooms, arenas and theaters.

Apart from running the day-to-day operations, Kliavkoff will also oversee company strategy, marketing, finance, sponsorships, bookings and ticketing for the venues. He will be based out of Las Vegas and will report directly to Bill Hornbuckle, the group president of MGM Resorts.

With over 20 years’ experience under his belt, Kliavkoff is a strong candidate for the position. He recently held the position of CEO of Jaunt, Inc., a virtual reality startup company, and was previously an executive with Major League Baseball Advanced Media and NBC Universal, as well as Hearst Entertainment and Syndication.

Hornbuckle stated that the new executive will undertake an important role at the company as it expands the activities in its entertainment and sporting events portfolio. He said of Kliavkoff, “His innovative approach and knowledge in the entertainment and digital world will strengthen our reputation as a company that provides world-class experiences for our guests to enjoy.”