December 10, 2014 – Orlando, Fla. – Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world’s most-recognizable and iconic brands – announces the hiring of Daniel Cheng as SVP 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,” says Hamish Dodds, chief executive officer of Hard Rock International.

Bringing nearly three decades of multiple industry experiences, Cheng’s past gaming experience includes development roles with Bally Gaming Systems, 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.

Internationally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock properties offer stylish and contemporary design, unparalleled service and the thread that unites them all – music. Hard Rock’s portfolio of Hotels and Casinos are located in the world’s most enviable resort destinations, as well as urban gateway cities.

For more information or to book a stay at any of the Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, please visit www.hardrockhotels.com.