Chris Nordling Joins Vision Venture Partners as COO
Vision Venture Partners (VVP) has announced the appointment of Chris Nordling as their Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant step in the firm’s strategic growth. With a stellar career spanning decades, including leadership roles at MGM Resorts International and Hilton Hotels, Nordling brings unmatched expertise in corporate operations and
finance to Vision Venture Partners.
As a private equity firm co-founded by Amit Raizada, Rick Fox, and Stratton Sclavos, Vision Venture Partners focuses on high-growth markets such as esports, technology, and lifestyle brands. Nordling’s addition to the team highlights the firm’s commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation.
During his tenure at MGM Resorts, Nordling played a pivotal role in driving billion-dollar fiscal and operational successes. He served as CFO for Mirage Resorts and Bellagio, later becoming President of various MGM entities, where he oversaw projects like the CityCenter joint venture, the largest privately funded mixed-use development in the U.S.
In his role as COO, Nordling will oversee daily operations and strategic planning across all of VVP’s portfolio companies. His proven ability to transform businesses through innovative strategies and financial oversight is expected to further solidify Vision Venture Partners’ leadership in high-growth industries.
“I’m thrilled to join Vision Venture Partners and contribute to their impressive portfolio,” said Nordling. “Their vision for the future aligns perfectly with my expertise in operational management and growth strategies.”
Amit Raizada echoed the sentiment, stating, “Chris Nordling Vision Venture Partners is a perfect match. His extensive experience and track record of success are invaluable as we continue to expand and innovate.”
With Nordling at the helm of operations, Vision Venture Partners is poised for exponential growth, leveraging his expertise to unlock new opportunities across its diverse investments.
Former MGM resorts executive Chris Nordling joins Vision Venture Partners as Chief Operating Officer
About Amit Raizada
Amit Raizada is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and investor whose mastery of investment and growth strategies has helped launch and grow countless successful business ventures across the globe. In 2002, Raizada founded Spectrum Business Ventures which today consists of more than 80 operating companies spanning multiple industries including technology, entertainment, real estate, financial services, hospitality, retail, eSports, fashion and others. Raizada is a lifelong philanthropist with a devout passion for giving back to the community, and in 2017 cofounded Vision Global Foundation, which supports charitable causes around the globe that focus on children and families in need. For more information about Amit Raizada please visit his bio page. For more information about Amit Raizada please visit his bio page.