Ed Sanderson has stepped into the role of VP, Arena at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
He will work on an Arena project, with the venue scheduled to open in 2031 as part of a wider development that will also include a 570-suite luxury hotel tower, 200,000 sq ft of MICE space and a range of high-end dining options.
The Arena is expected to have 15,000 seats. Marina Bay Sands aims to address a current market gap for an appropriately sized arena with modern amenities for artists, individual ticket buyers and corporate hospitality.
Commenting on his new role and the Arena project in a LinkedIn post, Sanderson said: “Looking forward to supporting our highly capable project team through construction and building a great operations team to deliver amazing events.”
Sanderson brings more than two decades of experience in venue management, major events and commercial strategy across Australia, Asia and Europe.
He has held senior roles with Legends Global, Populous, Kuala Lumpur Sports City and Adelaide Oval. Furthermore, he served as Senior Manager of Entertainment Venues at The Venetian Macao, where he helped develop and launch the 15,000-seat Cotai Arena.
In July, Marina Bay Sands appointed cultural leader Angelita Teo as VP of Attractions as the resort continues to strengthen its entertainment, tourism and cultural offerings.
The hire places her in charge of the integrated resort’s key attractions, including the ArtScience Museum, Digital Light Canvas and SkyPark Observation Deck.
In Q2 2026, Marina Bay Sands generated adjusted property EBITDA of $689m, down 10.3%, as its margin narrowed to 49.9%. Mass gaming revenue rose 5% to $886m, while rolling win declined 7% to $439m.
Marina Bay Sands is one of Singapore’s largest employers, with more than 12,000 staff and a significant contribution to tourism and MICE activity
