Gaming giant Sun International appoints COO

South African hospitality, gaming and leisure group Sun International has appointed Graham Wood as chief operating officer: hospitality.

He assumed his new role last month, returning to the Sun International Group after 12 years. 

During that time, he served as managing director of hotels at the Tsogo Sun Group for five years before forming GIW Consulting, specialising in strategic hospitality and tourism consulting and asset management services.

Wood joins Sun International from Valor Hospitality Partners Africa, where he held the position of managing director.

Announcing the appointment, Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming said: “We are delighted to welcome Graham back to Sun International.

With his valuable hospitality experience, business acumen and strong leadership skills, I have every confidence that we have the right person to accelerate growth across our hospitality and resorts division.”