Incoming Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc president Nobuki SatoOkada Manila’s operating firm Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc (TRLEI), the operator of Okada Manila announced an upcoming transition in its leadership team today, 7th August.
Effective 15th September, Universal Entertainment Corporation senior executive officer and chief financial officer Nobuki Sato will take over from Byron Yip as TRLEI’s president and chief operating officer.
Having held the post for seven years, Yip is all set to embark on the next chapter of his career, but will continue to oversee daily operations and support the leadership transition throughout next month.
Sato, who has sat on the TRLEI Board of Directors since March 2023, brings over two decades of extensive leadership experience in the fields of hospitality, finance, and strategic operations.
Outgoing president and chief operating officer Byron Yip
In the name of operational excellence
This leadership transition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation.
Universal Entertainment Corporation president and representative director Tomohiro Okada said of the upcoming transition: “Byron’s leadership has been instrumental in establishing Okada Manila as a leading destination in the region, exemplified by our achievement of the Forbes 5-Star rating, the largest Forbes 5-star Integrated Resort in the Philippines to receive this distinction for the sixth consecutive year, and the successful execution of key expansion initiatives. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for Byron’s contributions and are pleased that he will continue to support the organization to ensure a seamless transition."
Okada likewise expressed confidence that Sato’s proven expertise in operational and financial management will guide Okada Manila into its next phase of strategic growth and innovation.
