Prior to his appointment, Goldstein served as senior vice president of Las Vegas Sands since December 1995. In that capacity, Goldstein spearheaded the parent company�s efforts to bring fine dining establishments and luxury retailers to The Venetian. 

The fruition of his work has resulted in an unmatched line-up of retailers at The Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian�s indoor shopping mall, as well as an unparalleled array of restaurants by world- renowned chefs throughout the property.  In addition, Goldstein was instrumental in securing the world-renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian. 

An experienced gaming executive with expertise in marketing and casino operations, Goldstein is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and holds a law degree from Temple University. 
It is worthy to note that Goldstein�s appointment as president of The Venetian does not change the corporate structure of Las Vegas Sands, the resort�s parent company. 

Sheldon G. Adelson will remain as chairman of the board of Las Vegas Sands, and will oversee all corporate activities of the parent company. William P. Weidner will continue as president and chief operating officer of the parent company, and will manage all corporate operations. 
Bradley H. Stone will continue his role as executive vice president of Las Vegas Sands by managing the corporate functions of The Venetian. By contrast, Goldstein will oversee the day-to-day operations of the resort. He will retain his title as senior vice president of the parent company. 

In addition, Stone will oversee the development of Phase II, a second hotel, gaming and meeting complex connected to The Venetian. 

David Friedman will continue his role as assistant to the chairman of the board of Las Vegas Sands, and will oversee various legal and administrative functions of the company. 
Open since May 3, 1999, The Venetian is the first all-suites hotel on The Strip, with 3,036 suites, and features a gaming facility of approximately 120,000 square feet; The Grand Canal Shoppes, an enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complex of approximately 500,000 square feet; and The Venetian Congress Center, a meeting and conference facility of approximately 500,000 square feet�all connected to the existing 1.2 million-square-foot Sands Expo and Convention Center. 

The Venetian premieres several �firsts,� including the first �SpaClub� by world-renowned Canyon Ranch, one of the world�s most elite health resorts (the 65,000-square-foot health spa and fitness club will be one of the largest facilities of its kind in North America) and the first Madame Tussaud�s Celebrity Encounter in the United States.