New Zealand and Australia gaming group SkyCity Entertainment has announced the appointment of marketer Amanda Youell as the new head of its Queenstown casino, replacing former General Manager Jono Browne who left the role in December.
Speaking of the appointment, SkyCity Hamilton GM Michelle Baillie noted that “Amanda is the perfect fit to lead SkyCity Queenstown into its next chapter. Over the past seven years, she has been instrumental in driving Millbrook Resort’s marketing efforts and spearheading sustainability initiatives, while also fostering strong relationships with the community”.
Youell served as the Head of Marketing & Sustainability Lead at Millbrook Resort for over seven years before joining SkyCity.
Speaking of her new role, youell noted that “Queenstown has been my home for many years, and I’m passionate about creating memorable guest experiences while supporting sustainable growth and strengthening ties with the local community”.
Originally from Australian, Youell moved to Queenstown in 2017.
She assumes the new role on February 10th.