Banking veteran David Foster named new Chairman of Star Entertainment Group

Banking veteran David Foster named new Chairman of Star Entertainment Group

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  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
March 22, 2023 2:54 PM
  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of David Foster, currently a non-executive director of the company, as its new Chairman.

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Foster, who joined Star’s Board of Directors in December as part of a corporate overhaul in the wake of recent regulatory inquiries, will replace interim Chairman Ben Heap, effective 31 December. Heap had stepped into the role in May 2022 following the departure of former Chairman John O’Neill.

“Ben has played a pivotal role over what has been a challenging period for The Star,” Foster said in a Wednesday morning ASX filing.