Ryan Abboushi has been appointed President of Entertainment at MGM Resorts International
Munni Khatun 
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today that veteran talent agent Ryan Abboushi is joining the company as President of Entertainment. As leader of its entertainment division, Abboushi will oversee MGM Resorts' unified programming and operations strategy to build on and expand its position as a world-class leader in live entertainment and immersive experiences.
Abboushi previously spent the last 16 years at the prestigious talent and sports agency, Creative Arts Agency (CAA). While at CAA, he packaged and sold numerous films, television shows and specials, as well as guided the careers of many of the world's most renowned storytellers.
In his new role, Abboushi will provide oversight of MGM Resorts' venue utilization, show bookings, talent management and partner relationships. He also will be responsible for building scalable, branded entertainment and content experiences that can extend across MGM Resorts' many destinations.
Abboushi began his career at William Morris Agency. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. His first day with MGM Resorts will be June 16.
