The Star has announced that regulatory and ministerial approvals have been received for Bruce Mathieson Jnr to join its Board as a Non-Executive Director of the company, effective today.
Mr Michael Issenberg, who has been an independent non-executive Director of the Company since 11 July 2022, has informed the Board that he does not intend to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the AGM.
The Star’s Chairman, Anne Ward said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Michael for his significant contribution as a non-executive Director of The Star over his three years with The Star, including his roles as Chair of the Culture, People and Remuneration Committee, a Member of The Star Audit Committee, and Chair of The Star Brisbane.
“I look forward to acknowledging Michael’s contribution to The Star at the AGM. The Board wishes Michael well in his future endeavours.
“I would also like to welcome Bruce Mathieson Jnr. to the Board and look forward to working with him as we shape the future of The Star.”
Mathieson brings over 30 years’ experience in the hotel, hospitality and gaming industries to The Star, including being CEO of ALH Group for over 11 years, during which he led the successful merger with Endeavour Drinks to form Endeavour Group in 2019 and the demerger of Endeavour Group and Woolworths in 2021.
Mathieson said: “I am delighted to join the board of The Star at such an important time in the transformation of the business.
“I share The Star’s commitment to the progress of the remediation plan, working closely with regulators and government to help position it for a sustainable future for all stakeholders including shareholders.
The Star makes an important contribution to the employment and investment economies in Queensland and New South Wales and plays a key role in the tourism, hospitality and entertainment industries in each state; all of which I have a long involvement in and am passionate about.”