Encore Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio Steps Down

EVERETT, MA — Encore Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio, who oversaw the development of the casino, is stepping down, Wynn Resorts announced Wednesday. DeSalvio will be replaced by Encore's hotel food and beverage manager Brian Gullbrants.

"Bob DeSalvio's ability to partner with community leaders and elected officials, assemble a world-class team and lead them to produce and launch a project of the highest quality is remarkable," Wynn CEO Matt Maddox said in a statement. "His unique talent to both manage a complicated construction process while listening to the needs of key stakeholders was essential to our success."

DeSalvio left the role after five years. Gullbrants led the opening of Encore Las Vegas in 2008 and had worked alongside DeSalvio since the pre-opening phase of the resort, Wynn said in a statement.

Wynn also announced the hiring of two additional executives – Jenny Holaday as executive vice president of operations and Eric Kraus as senior vice president of communications and public affairs. Both hires are pending regulatory approval.