The Star Entertainment Group Limited has confirmed the resignation of Mark Mackay as Chief Executive Officer of The Star Gold Coast, effective immediately.
In a filing to the Australian Stock Exchange on Friday, the company stated that this announcement follows a previous communication on September 9th, 2024, regarding Mackay’s appointment to the role, which was subject to the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals.
With Mackay’s departure, The Star has initiated a process to recruit a new CEO for The Star Gold Coast.
In a statement, Steve McCann, Group CEO and Managing Director, expressed gratitude for Mackay’s contributions, saying, “We thank Mark Mackay for his assistance and wish him well for the future.”
The recruitment process is now underway as the company seeks to fill the leadership position at its Gold Coast operations.
The move follows the Queensland government’s decision, announced a week ago, to defer the decision to suspend The Star Gold Coast’s casino license until March 31st, 2025. Authorities indicated that the deferral comes “as the Crisfulli Government seeks answers on how the business is fixing a litany of problems.”
The Star Gold Coast was previously set to have its casino license suspended for 90 days, beginning December 20th, 2024.
