Okada Manila announces leadership change

Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI), the operator of Okada Manila, on Thursday announced a major change in the company’s key leadership.

In a news release, TRLEI said its president and chief operating officer Byron Yip is concluding his tenure after seven years “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, Nobuki Sato, senior executive officer and chief financial officer of Universal Entertainment Corporation (UEC), will assume the role of TRLEI’s president and chief operating officer. 

TRLEI is a subsidiary of UEC.

TRLEI sid Sato, who has sat on the company’s 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,” said Okada. — Ted Cordero/RF, GMA Integrated News