Okada Manila announces leadership transition

MANILA, Philippines — Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), the operator of Okada Manila, announces a significant leadership transition. Marking seven years of dedicated service, president and COO Byron Yip is concluding his tenure to embark on the next chapter of his career, while continuing to oversee daily operations and supporting the leadership transition through September 2025.

Effective September 15, 2025, Nobuki Sato, senior executive officer and CFO of Universal Entertainment Corporation (UEC), will assume the role of president and COO. Sato, who has sat on the TRLEI Board of Directors since March 2023, brings over 20 years of extensive leadership experience in hospitality, finance and strategic operations.

“Byron Yip’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,” said Tomohiro Okada, representative director and president of Universal Entertainment Corporation.

“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. We are confident that Nobuki Sato’s proven expertise in operational and financial management will guide Okada Manila into its next phase of strategic growth and innovation.”

This leadership transition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation.

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