Star Entertainment Group announced Frank Krile’s resignation as CFO, effective 29 December 2025, and Jeannie Mok’s departure as COO at the end of January 2026. The board confirmed Bruce Mathieson Jnr as CEO and managing director, subject to regulatory approvals in New South Wales and Queensland.
The changes affect Star’s senior leadership while its CEO appointment still requires state approvals.
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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.
Star Entertainment said Steve McCann will leave his roles as group chief executive and managing director effective immediately. Bruce Mathieson Jr. will take on expanded responsibilities as executive chair while Star searches for a permanent chief executive; McCann will support government and regulatory engagement until 8 July 2026.
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.
Bloomberry Resorts made Greg Hawkins its permanent president and chief operating officer in June, after he became acting COO in December 2024. The company reported a net loss of Php1.4 billion in the June 2025 quarter, citing weakness in VIP and premium mass gaming and costs related to the launch of MegaFUNalo!.
AUSTRAC’s chief executive said he did not believe Star Entertainment Group’s argument that a large anti-money laundering penalty would make the company insolvent. The available text does not provide the penalty amount or further details.
AUSTRAC’s chief executive says he never believed Star Entertainment Group’s penalty argument.