Wynn Resorts Appoints Erik Hansen as First Chief Sustainability Officer
Wynn Resorts announced the appointment of Erik Hansen as the
company's first Chief Sustainability Officer. In this newly-created
role, Hansen is responsible for the development of the company's global
sustainability strategy and energy procurement goals.
"Erik has proven to be a visionary as we continue to deepen our
company's sustainability strategy and make monumental moves towards
taking control of our energy future," said Kim Sinatra, EVP and General
Counsel for Wynn Resorts. "His experience extends across all facets of
environmental protection and government regulation, and his
understanding of cutting-edge technologies will continue to shape our
use of a new generation of renewable resources."
Originally serving as Director of Energy Procurement for Wynn Resorts
since 2016, Hansen has been instrumental in instituting several
large-scale sustainability and renewable energy projects that have moved
Wynn Resorts into a leadership position in environmental stewardship.
Most notable have been the negotiation, build, and opening of the
160-acre 20 MW Wynn Solar Facility; management of Wynn Las Vegas' shift
to the open energy market; and the creation of an energy supply plan
that integrates the first micro grid to be implemented at an individual
resort at the Encore Boston Harbor property.
Hansen has more than 25 years of experience, and is a current member
of the Nevada Governor's Committee on Energy Choice. He began his career
in the energy industry at NV Energy where he spent more than 10 years
in various capacities including power trading, transmission policy and
contracts, business development, and project leadership. Before joining
Wynn Resorts, Hansen served as Vice President at EnergySource, where he
represented a broad base of Nevada's largest energy customers across
industries including mining, gaming, data centers, utilities, and
technology.
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