Star Entertainment Group said Steve McCann will leave as group CEO and managing director, effective 16 December 2025. Chairman Bruce Mathieson Jr will take on executive chair duties while Star searches for a permanent CEO; McCann will assist with a handover on government and regulator matters until 8 July 2026.
The leadership change places executive duties with Star's chair while the company searches for a permanent CEO.
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The Star Entertainment Group announced John Koster’s appointment as chief executive of The Star Sydney on 4 March 2026. The company said the move is subject to regulatory requirements; Koster succeeds Janelle Campbell.
Star Entertainment appointed Ameet Patel as chief executive of The Star Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast, subject to regulatory approvals. The company said Patel previously held senior roles at Bally’s Corporation, Penn National and Sun International.
Bally’s Chicago appointed Cheryl Ash as chief financial officer to succeed Charlie Diao, the company said. The change is subject to customary regulatory approvals; Diao is due to leave at the end of March. Ash currently serves as senior vice-president of finance for Bally’s Corporation’s Casinos and Resorts division.
Star Entertainment said CFO Frank Krile resigned with immediate effect and COO Jeannie Mok will leave at the end of January. The company has begun the process of appointing a new CFO; it gave no reason for either departure.
The Star Sydney chief executive Janelle Campbell told staff she plans to leave the role, according to a company-wide memo. She will remain in post while Star Entertainment Group searches for a replacement.