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Get filing alertsVail Resorts adds MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle to board, expands to 10 directors
Filed July 30, 2026 · Period ending July 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Appointed William Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International since 2020, to the board effective August 3, 2026, expanding the board from nine to ten members.
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Hornbuckle brings 35+ years of hospitality experience, including leading MGM's transformation toward a diversified, experience-led business model over the past six years.
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CEO Rob Katz cited Hornbuckle's expertise in guest loyalty and service as aligned with Vail's Epic Experience initiative, a multi-year roadmap to enhance the guest journey.
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Hornbuckle will receive standard non-employee director compensation with no special arrangements or related party transactions disclosed.
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Summary
Vail Resorts expanded its board from nine to ten directors to appoint Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, effective August 3, 2026. The appointment was recommended by the Nominating and Governance Committee and approved by the full board on July 29, 2026.
Hornbuckle brings over 35 years of hospitality industry experience, including six years leading MGM Resorts through a transformation toward a diversified, experience-led business model. His background spans resort operations, marketing, customer loyalty programs, and large-scale integrated resort management.
CEO Rob Katz specifically highlighted Hornbuckle's expertise in guest loyalty and service elevation as aligned with Vail's Epic Experience initiative, a multi-year strategic roadmap to make the mountain journey more seamless and personalized. The board expansion and Hornbuckle's hospitality credentials suggest Vail is prioritizing operational excellence and guest experience as strategic differentiators. His MGM experience with premium experiences, dining, and entertainment could inform Vail's efforts to enhance non-skiing revenue streams and guest satisfaction across its resort portfolio.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
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On July 29, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vail Resorts, Inc. (the “Company”), based on the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board, appointed William Hornbuckle as a director of the Company to serve until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal, effective August 3, 2026. To appoint Mr. Hornbuckle, the Board increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members, effective August 3, 2026.
Vail Resorts expanded its Board from nine to ten directors to accommodate the appointment of William Hornbuckle, effective August 3, 2026. The appointment was recommended by the Nominating and Governance Committee and approved by the full Board on July 29, 2026.
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Mr. Hornbuckle, age 68, has served as Chief Executive Officer, President, and member of the board of directors of MGM Resorts International (“MGM”), a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of iconic integrated resorts and entertainment destinations, since July 2020. Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr. Hornbuckle served as MGM's President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2020 to July 2020 and Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2020.
William Hornbuckle brings extensive hospitality industry experience as the current CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, a position he has held since July 2020. He previously served in senior operating roles at MGM from 2019 to 2020, and has over 25 years of experience with MGM and its predecessor organizations across resort operations, marketing, customer loyalty, and strategic development.
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As a non-employee director, Mr. Hornbuckle will participate in the Company’s standard compensation arrangements for non-employee directors.
Hornbuckle will receive the standard compensation package provided to all non-employee directors of Vail Resorts. The filing confirms there are no special arrangements or related party transactions between Hornbuckle and the Company.
Event · Exhibit 99.1
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Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that Bill Hornbuckle has been appointed to the company's board of directors.
Vail Resorts appointed Bill Hornbuckle to its board of directors. Hornbuckle is currently CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, bringing over 35 years of hospitality and resort operations experience. The appointment expands the board to ten members.
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Hornbuckle is Chief Executive Officer and President of MGM Resorts International (“MGM”), a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of iconic, integrated brands. Hornbuckle oversees all aspects of MGM Resorts’ strategy, operations, hospitality, and gaming development projects. Since assuming the role six years ago, he has led MGM through transformative periods while advancing the company’s evolution toward a more diversified, experience-led business model and driving growth in dining, entertainment and premium experiences.
Hornbuckle brings extensive hospitality leadership experience as CEO of MGM Resorts for six years, where he led the company's transformation toward a diversified, experience-led business model. His background includes senior roles in operations, marketing, strategy, and large-scale integrated resort management, with over 35 years in the industry.
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