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.
The planned departure leaves The Star Sydney’s senior leadership position to be filled after the search concludes.
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The Star Entertainment Group reported normalised FY26 revenue of $1.101bn and an EBITDA loss of $16m, compared with $1.125bn and a $76m loss respectively in FY25. The company said July revenue at its Sydney and Gold Coast properties rose 6% year on year; it also warned that licensing, banking and other uncertainties cast substantial doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern.
An Australian court found former Star Entertainment chief executive Bekier and former company lawyer Martin breached directors’ duties in connection with oversight of a junket operator between 2017 and 2019. The court identified seven breaches; ASIC did not establish liability against seven other former directors, and a date for sentencing and any penalties is still to be set.
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 Group announced Charlie Diao’s appointment as group chief financial officer. Diao, currently Bally’s Corp’s senior vice-president of finance and corporate treasurer, will report to group chief executive Bruce Mathieson Jnr; the appointment depends on an Australian work visa and regulatory and ministerial approvals.