Gary Barber is no longer the CEO at MGM, the company announced on March 19, 2018 night. The exit comes just five months after Barber's contract was renewed until 2022 and without further explanation for the reason for his sudden departure from a company he has led since 2010. No immediate replacement was announced nor did Barber himself offer a statement about his intentions or plans. The board has temporarily formed an Office of the CEO to oversee day-to-day operations during this period, MGM. The CEO will report directly to the board and include a group of divisional heads and senior executives.