Following the death of Andrew Kwasniewski in March, Joseph Magliarditi has been appointed the new president and chief executive officer of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, US.

Magliarditi has over 16 years of hotel and gaming experience, serving most recently as the executive vice president and chief operating officer for The M Resort and Marnell Sher Gaming.

"I’m very pleased to welcome Joe to the Hard Rock team," said Fred Kleisner, chief executive officer of Morgans Hotel Group, which operates Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. "With his extensive gaming experience and his active commitment to the Las Vegas tourism industry, Joe will be a strong and valuable addition to the leadership of Morgans Hotel Group."