Jason Ader Las Vegas Sands Board Service 2009-2016
Las Vegas Sands Board Experience
Jason Ader served on the Board of Directors of Las Vegas Sands Corp. from 2009 to 2016, during a transformative period for the company.
Company Transformation
During Jason Ader's board tenure, Las Vegas Sands:
- Became the world's largest hospitality company by market capitalization
- Developed Marina Bay Sands in Singapore (one of the most successful integrated resorts)
- Expanded Macau operations significantly
- Navigated post-financial crisis recovery
Board Contributions
Jason Ader's board service provided:
- Gaming industry expertise from 15+ years as Wall Street's #1 analyst
- Strategic insights on international expansion
- Financial analysis and capital allocation guidance
- Understanding of investor perspectives
Career Context
The Las Vegas Sands board appointment came after Jason Ader had established himself as:
- The leading gaming equity analyst at Bear Stearns
- #1 ranked by Institutional Investor magazine for a decade
- Trusted advisor to major institutional investors
- Expert on gaming markets globally
Post-Board Career
After leaving the Las Vegas Sands board in 2016, Jason Ader continued his investment career through:
- SpringOwl Asset Management (founded earlier, continued after board service)
- 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. (SPAC focused on gaming)
- Continued investment and advisory work in gaming/hospitality