The Star Entertainment Group, an Australian casino owner, has announced a leadership shuffle with the departure of executive chair David Foster and the appointment of Anne Ward as interim chairman. Foster's exit comes as the company conducts a search for a permanent CEO following the departure of Robbie Cooke in March. Foster will continue to serve as a director of relevant subsidiary company boards until they can be reconstituted by individuals with necessary regulatory approvals. [b7089ed3]
The announcement of the leadership change at Star Entertainment Group led to a 2.6% rally in the company's shares. The departure of Foster and the search for a new CEO highlight the challenges the company is facing and the need for stable leadership. [41c154d2]
In other news, David Griffiths, former head of marketing for Uber and Uber Eats in ANZ, has joined Stan as Director of Brand & Creative. Griffiths brings his marketing experience from Uber and his previous role as group sales and marketing lead for Samsung Electronics. He has also worked as a consultant to creative agencies and consultancies and spent six years as the managing director of influencer and engagement agency, Iris Worldwide. In his new role, Griffiths will report to CMO Diana Ilinkovski and oversee a team of 15 within a 60-strong marketing team. His responsibilities include brand strategy, brand health, creative direction, and relationship management. [219fb821]