Australian gambling group Tabcorp Holdings Limited has announced a major restructuring of its Executive Leadership Team as part of a strategic initiative to enhance its wagering and media capabilities.
The changes include the creation of two key roles: Chief Wagering Officer and Chief Commercial and Media Officer, aimed at streamlining operations and boosting revenue.
The Chief Wagering Officer role will consolidate core wagering functions—spanning digital, retail, trading, marketing, and product innovation—under one executive.
According to the group, this restructuring is intended to optimize control over critical revenue-driving elements and improve connectivity within the TAB ecosystem. A search for the Chief Wagering Officer is underway, with an appointment expected in the new year.
To support these efforts, Jarrod Villani has been appointed as the new Chief Commercial and Media Officer.
The group said Villani brings ‘extensive transformation experience’ from his previous role as Regional Leader of Paramount ANZ, where he oversaw the launch of Paramount+ in Australia and negotiated key sports media rights.
Additionally, Narelle McKenzie has been named Chief Legal Officer, joining Tabcorp after nearly 20 years at Telstra, bringing in legal expertise that is expected to benefit the highly regulated technology and telecommunications sectors.
Meanwhile, Robert Fraser has been appointed Chief Technology & Transformation Officer, leveraging his experience in enterprise transformation and digital operations from his previous role at Ausnet Services.
These changes come alongside the announcement of Justin Milne’s retirement from the Tabcorp Board, effective December 31st 2024. Milne has served as a Non-Executive Director since 2011 and has contributed significantly to various Board Committees.
Managing Director & CEO Elect Gillon McLachlan expressed enthusiasm for the new structure, stating that it “will increase our wagering capability and drive growth across both wagering and media. By simplifying our model, we can ensure first-class execution.”
McLachlan also acknowledged the contributions of outgoing executives Jenni Barnett and Alan Sharvin, who will be leaving the company.
