Hard Rock Appoints SVP of Business Development - Asia Pacific

Hard Rock International has appointed Daniel Cheng as Senior Vice President of Business Development, Asia Pacific.

Cheng's appointment is a strategic move designed to accelerate momentum behind the brand's global gaming growth plans.

Cheng will be responsible for identifying the appropriate casino investment and development partners within key countries, such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines.

"Cheng's experience and strengths complement our company's development needs and we're looking forward to further growing the brand's Asian footprint under his guidance," said Hamish Dodds, chief executive officer of Hard Rock International.

With nearly three decades of multiple industry experiences, Cheng's past gaming experience includes development roles with Bally Gaming Systems, consulting with the Government of Singapore and most recently, Resorts World Inc. – the international resort development, internet gaming and brand licensing business entity of the Genting Group.

Cheng will be based out of Singapore.