The Star Entertainment Group announced Dave Whimpey’s appointment as chief operating officer and interim chief executive of The Star Brisbane, pending regulatory approval. The company said the leadership change forms part of a broader restructuring across its integrated resorts.
The appointment remains subject to regulatory approval, a condition relevant to the Brisbane venue’s leadership transition.
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Ainsworth Game Technology appointed Ryan Comstock as permanent chief executive, effective immediately, after six months in the acting role, the company said in an ASX filing. Comstock has worked at Ainsworth since 2012 and became its chief operating officer in 2018. His base salary is $625,000 a year, with additional performance-based remuneration to be determined by the company’s committee and board.
Bragg Gaming Group appointed Morten Tonnesen interim chief executive, with responsibility for day-to-day operations and reporting to the board. Matevž Mazij, who has led the company since August 2023, moves immediately to a strategic adviser role supporting the board and key stakeholders.
Bragg Gaming Group has named Morten Tonnesen interim chief executive, replacing Matevž Mazij. Tonnesen, who has been chief operating officer since joining in March, will take responsibility for day-to-day operations and report to the board.
Allwyn UK appointed Phil Walker interim chief executive, effective 7 September, as Andria Vidler prepares to step down early next month. Allwyn said Vidler would remain in an advisory role through the end of October, while the company searches for a permanent successor.
NorthStar Gaming appointed Corey Goodman as permanent chief executive on 18 August, after he served in the role on an interim basis for eight months, the company said. Ben Powell became interim chief financial officer after Chin Dhushenthen resigned on 17 August; Dhushenthen will advise the company while it completes outstanding audits. NorthStar also appointed Krisztina Kalla vice president of compliance.
Scientific Games said CEO Pat McHugh will retire on 8 September and that its board has appointed Kevin Schneider interim CEO, effective upon McHugh’s departure. McHugh will stay with the company as vice chair in an advisory role while the board searches for a permanent successor.