Star Entertainment appointed former MGM China chief executive Grant Bowie as a non-executive director, the company said in a filing. Bowie will initially observe board proceedings and take up the director role after regulatory and ministerial approvals; the filing did not state when those approvals would be completed.
Bowie’s full board role remains conditional on regulatory and ministerial approvals.
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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.
Sands China will appoint former MGM China executive Hubert Wang as chief operating officer from 1 June 2026, the company said in an internal memo. Wang will join its executive committee and oversee gaming and resort operations, market development, marketing, strategic analysis and property operations.
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 Group named Dave Whimpey chief operating officer and interim chief executive of The Star Brisbane, subject to regulatory approval. The company said he has held roles in gaming, hospitality and tourism, including at Tabcorp and Brisbane Racing Club.
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.