The glitzy resort and casino’s opening along the banks of the Mystic was imperiled for more than a year after dozens of women accused former CEO Steve Wynn of sexual misconduct. The Encore is the priciest private project in the history of Massachusetts, at $2.6 billion. Wynn Resorts officials said it was DeSalvio’s choice to cash out.ĭeSalvio, who previously oversaw the opening of a casino in Bethlehem, Pa., has been in charge of getting the Encore open for the past five years. His unique talent to both manage a complicated construction process while listening to the needs of key stakeholders was essential to our success.”

Wynn CEO Matt Maddox said in a statement, “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 Resorts credited DeSalvio with overseeing a successful opening after a years-long, high-stakes process - one that was often fraught with controversy leading up to the June opening. Wynn Resorts, which owns the casino, said in a news release that DeSalvio is “stepping down” and will be replaced by Brian Gullbrants, a former top Ritz-Carlton executive who’s been running food and beverage at Encore’s luxury hotel. Encore Boston Harbor chief Bob DeSalvio is out less than five months after the huge Everett casino opened.

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