Sheldon G. Adelson is the former CEO and Chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp. He played a crucial role in shaping the casino and convention industry. Adelson earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from City College of New York....

Sheldon G. Adelson is the former CEO and Chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp. He played a crucial role in shaping the casino and convention industry. Adelson earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from City College of New York. He founded Las Vegas Sands in 1988, which famously created the Sands Expo and Convention Center, the first privately owned convention center in the U.S. Under his leadership, LAS transformed into a leading international gaming and resort company. In 2009, he was appointed Chairman of Sands China, further expanding his influence in the industry. Despite some tough times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected his salary, Adelson's previous earnings peaked at over $24 million in 2019. Financially savvy, he owned a significant share in his company and at one point had over 10% of total shares. His insider trading activity saw fluctuations in company value, notably reaching nearly $24 billion in late 2019 before dropping considerably in 2021. Adelson has consistently maneuvered through ups and downs in the gaming and hospitality sectors, demonstrating a knack for resilience and strategic decision-making.