Large Customer Elevates Director of Energy Procurement To Chief Sustainability Officer

Wynn Resorts announced the appointment of Erik Hansen as the company's first Chief Sustainability Officer, responsible for the development of the company's global sustainability strategy and energy procurement goals.

Hansen has served as Director of Energy Procurement for Wynn Resorts since 2016

Among other projects, Hansen managed Wynn Las Vegas' shift to the open energy market, as well as the creation of an energy supply plan that integrates the first micro grid to be implemented at an individual resort at the Encore Boston Harbor property.

Hansen is a current member of the Nevada Governor's Committee on Energy Choice. Hansen began his career in the energy industry at NV Energy where he spent more than 10 years in various capacities including power trading, transmission policy and contracts, business development, and project leadership. Before joining Wynn Resorts, Hansen served as Vice President at EnergySource, where he represented a broad base of Nevada's largest energy customers across industries including mining, gaming, data centers, utilities, and technology.