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Executive Team

Our Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of each of the Group’s properties, management decisions, and running of our brands. Together, they deliver broad experience across retail, hospitality, gaming and entertainment sectors. 

Steve-McCann-Porthole

Steve McCann

Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Jeannie-Mok

Jeannie Mok

Group Chief Operating Officer

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Neale O'Connell

Interim Group Chief Financial Officer

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Janelle Campbell

Chief Executive Officer, The Star Sydney

Daniel-Finch-2

Daniel Finch

Chief Executive Officer, The Star Brisbane and Treasury Brisbane

Laurent-Round

Laurent Fresnel

Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer

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The Star recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located, the Turrbal and Jagera people of the Brisbane region, the Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast region, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Pyrmont.

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Steve McCann

Steve’s career spans finance, real estate development and investment, leisure and gaming over three decades.

As well as being recognised for his extensive executive and leadership experience, Steve is highly regarded by key industry and government stakeholders for his recent leadership of Crown Resorts where he set the organisation on a strong path of operational and cultural reform after joining as CEO in 2021.

Prior to joining Crown he spent 12 years as CEO of the global Lendlease business, with his success in the role positioning him as one of the country’s most effective and respected leaders.

Before being appointed as Group CEO of Lendlease, he was Group Finance Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lendlease’s Investment Management business, roles which drew on his 15 years of experience at ABN AMRO and Bankers Trust where he held senior leadership roles spanning property, funds management, investment banking and capital markets transactions.

Steve began his career as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Freehills after graduating from Monash University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Economics.

Jeannie Mok

Jeannie Mok commenced at The Star Entertainment Group on 11 June 2024 as Group Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Jeannie leads the remediation efforts and brings together several Group functions to provide coordinated and consistent support to the business.

Jeannie is experienced in delivering successful outcomes in the transformation of business operations and organisational culture, in highly regulated industries across the gaming, hospitality, entertainment, real estate and funds management sectors.

Jeannie’s most recent role was Chief Transformation Officer for Crown Resorts, which included designing and launching Crown Resorts’ transformation strategy and overseeing the delivery of its remediation program across culture, governance, technology and operations.

Prior to her work at Crown Resorts, Jeannie held senior positions in Lendlease Group with accountability for designing and leading the implementation of best practice business improvement, risk management and corporate governance initiatives, including Head of Operational Excellence for its Property business and, prior to that, Head of Legal & Business Operations for its Investment Management business.

With over 20 years of experience, Jeannie has also served as a board director and company secretary of trustee entities which hold Australian Financial Services Licences.

Jeannie holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales.

Neale O’Connell

Neale joined The Star on the 25th March 2024 as Interim Group Chief Financial Officer.

Neale brings a wealth of experience in listed company financial management in highly regulated environments. Neale spent 14 years at Tatts Group in senior finance roles before departing following the merger with Tabcorp.

Neale more recently was the Group CFO for Corporate Travel Management, a travel management company through the first year of COVID-19.

Neale is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Janelle Campbell

Janelle Campbell Ms Campbell has more than two decades experience in the casino and tourism industries.

She was appointed CEO of The Star Sydney on 25 January 2024 pending regulatory approvals and commenced  in February 2024.

Over twenty years Janelle worked in senior Finance positions at Australian Casinos and as Vice President and Senior Vice President Finance for Melco Resorts & Entertainment in Macau (2008-2018).

She has strong leadership skills, with experience in overseeing large scale operations managing teams of up to 1,200 and a great track record in developing and implementing strategic business plans. During her time at Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Janelle oversaw the finance, business planning, supply chain, cage and AML functions among other responsibilities and has also held a senior executive role with a leading hotel company in Australia. 

Janelle holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland and a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from the Australian Graduate School of Management, a faculty of both the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales.  

Daniel Finch

Daniel Finch has extensive leadership experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.

He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Star Brisbane pending all necessary regulatory approvals on 23 January 2024 and commenced in February 2024.

Before joining The Star Daniel spent nine years as Managing Director at Expedia Group responsible for Australia and New Zealand. His distinguished career in the travel and hospitality industry, including a well-credentialled history with major hotel groups, spans more than 20 years and includes key executive positions with responsibilities across Australian, New Zealand, UK and Asian markets.

Daniel has proven experience in driving domestic and international tourism, launching hotels and team building and joins The Star at pivotal time for the organisation as it prepares to open The Star Brisbane at the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct.

Laurent Fresnel

Laurent joined The Star Entertainment Group in 2014 and was appointed Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer on 1 August 2023.

He is a seasoned technology senior manager with more than 25 years of expertise in innovation, digital expertise, strategy, business and financial acumen, and execution of large transformation programs.

In his role he will set the Technology vision, strategy and roadmap for The Star. He will also drive innovation and identify emerging technologies.

Laurent is currently the Executive co-sponsor leading the business transformation to deliver a cashless casino and deploy industry leading harm minimisation and AML technology-enabled capabilities. 

Before joining The Star, Laurent founded a startup that developed and launched innovative products to the market. He also participated in large scale technology transformation program across multiple countries with Accenture.

In 2010, he joined News Limited Australia and supported the business transformation to a digital world.

Laurent holds an engineering degree in Computer Science and Management and a Master degree in mobile telephony. He also completed in 2018 the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program.

Paula Hammond

Group Chief People Officer

Paula Hammond has over 25 years’ experience in human resources. She was appointed as Chief People and Performance Officer in August 2022, having served in an interim position since December 2021.

Paula commenced with The Star Entertainment Group in 2012, and has held senior HR positions throughout the organisation. Prior to her current role, she held the position of General Manger People Experience where she was responsible for setting, directing and executing the employee experience to achieve the desired workplace culture.

Before joining The Star, Paula’s experience included over 20 years in HR leadership roles with local and international hotels including Sheraton on The Park, St Regis Hotel (Singapore) and Four Points (Sydney).

As an experienced human resources leader, she is driven by the challenge of attracting the best talent and increasing performance with the right employee experience mix. Paula is dedicated to delivering programs and initiatives that empower team members and will continue to advocate for polices that encourage a diverse, inclusive and equal workplace.

Craig Dumas He/Him

Gaming Operations Manager/ Proud@TheStar Co-Lead
2024 Network Leader of the Year

Tell Us about yourself.

I joined Proud (formerly known as Spectrum) in 2017 and officially assumed the Co-Lead role in November 2021. I have been part of the company for over 21 years, serving in various capacities.

Why did you join Proud@TheStar?

My journey with Spectrum/Proud began during the marriage plebiscite, a time that placed the LGBTQI+ communities under intense scrutiny. The narrative was often harmful and derogatory, particularly from certain media and public spheres.

My involvement was driven by a deep-seated commitment to be a beacon of support and positivity for those in need. The power of visibility is profound, especially for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Witnessing allies and LGBTQI+ members who embraced their identity with openness and pride inspired me to be true to myself. In turn, I aspired to be that source of encouragement and affirmation for others, fostering an environment where authenticity is celebrated and safeguarded. 

In your opinion, what was your most significant achievement as Co-Lead of Proud@TheStar?

There are so many to list, but I have three achievements that stand out.

The first was being involved with our first-ever successful AWEI Gold Employer status. It was such a fantastic recognition of what Proud and The Star have achieved (and we smashed the previous year’s score, which made it even better).

Secondly, I was invited to help reintroduce a team member who was affirming their gender to their department. It was an absolute joy to see the collaboration from all the stakeholders and how their team welcomed them with open arms. Seeing a person’s growth and change since they affirmed has been remarkable and is the perfect story of how allowing people to be their authentic selves really does create a positive impact.

And lastly, of course, winning Network Leader of the Year and Employer of the Year at the 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

What does winning Network Lead of the Year mean to you?

I cried. That’s the Piscean in me. In all seriousness, though, I was really honoured to be nominated and a finalist. So, when my name was announced, I was utterly shocked! Without the dedication of the Proud team, we would never have been able to achieve what we had. Being able to co-lead a group of passionate and driven people is an absolute pleasure, and they are what fuelled me to keep going, even when it did get a little tough.

What do we do best here at the Star in terms of D&I?

We involve everybody and create a safe and inclusive work culture. Our PVP shows that we are serious about embedding D&I into our business.

What advice can you give as an outgoing Co-Lead?

Allyship is a crucial part of transforming conversations. Even for those who identify as LGBTQI+, we can still be allies for others within the community. Alarming laws and legislation have been passed in other countries that can significantly impact people’s lives. As a business, The Star is ahead of many in our industry in terms of diversity and inclusion, but there’s still a lot to do. The Trans and gender-diverse communities are starting to feel vulnerable, so let’s continue to work on making The Star a safe and inclusive place for everyone, esp., for trans and gender-diverse team members.

Craig Dumas He/Him

Gaming Operations Manager/ Proud@TheStar Co-Lead
2024 Network Leader of the Year

Tell Us about yourself.

I joined Proud (formerly known as Spectrum) in 2017 and officially assumed the Co-Lead role in November 2021. I have been part of the company for over 21 years, serving in various capacities.

Why did you join Proud@TheStar?

My journey with Spectrum/Proud began during the marriage plebiscite, a time that placed the LGBTQI+ communities under intense scrutiny. The narrative was often harmful and derogatory, particularly from certain media and public spheres.

My involvement was driven by a deep-seated commitment to be a beacon of support and positivity for those in need. The power of visibility is profound, especially for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Witnessing allies and LGBTQI+ members who embraced their identity with openness and pride inspired me to be true to myself. In turn, I aspired to be that source of encouragement and affirmation for others, fostering an environment where authenticity is celebrated and safeguarded. 

In your opinion, what was your most significant achievement as Co-Lead of Proud@TheStar?

There are so many to list, but I have three achievements that stand out.

The first was being involved with our first-ever successful AWEI Gold Employer status. It was such a fantastic recognition of what Proud and The Star have achieved (and we smashed the previous year’s score, which made it even better).

Secondly, I was invited to help reintroduce a team member who was affirming their gender to their department. It was an absolute joy to see the collaboration from all the stakeholders and how their team welcomed them with open arms. Seeing a person’s growth and change since they affirmed has been remarkable and is the perfect story of how allowing people to be their authentic selves really does create a positive impact.

And lastly, of course, winning Network Leader of the Year and Employer of the Year at the 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

What does winning Network Lead of the Year mean to you?

I cried. That’s the Piscean in me. In all seriousness, though, I was really honoured to be nominated and a finalist. So, when my name was announced, I was utterly shocked! Without the dedication of the Proud team, we would never have been able to achieve what we had. Being able to co-lead a group of passionate and driven people is an absolute pleasure, and they are what fuelled me to keep going, even when it did get a little tough.

What do we do best here at the Star in terms of D&I?

We involve everybody and create a safe and inclusive work culture. Our PVP shows that we are serious about embedding D&I into our business.

What advice can you give as an outgoing Co-Lead?

Allyship is a crucial part of transforming conversations. Even for those who identify as LGBTQI+, we can still be allies for others within the community. Alarming laws and legislation have been passed in other countries that can significantly impact people’s lives. As a business, The Star is ahead of many in our industry in terms of diversity and inclusion, but there’s still a lot to do. The Trans and gender-diverse communities are starting to feel vulnerable, so let’s continue to work on making The Star a safe and inclusive place for everyone, esp., for trans and gender-diverse team members.

2016 SHARE SALE FACILITIES

The Star Entertainment Group announced on 5 April 2016 share sale facilities that provided eligible small shareholders the opportunity to sell their shares without incurring any brokerage or handling costs.

Participation in the separate share sale facilities were open to eligible shareholders whose registered address was in Australia or New Zealand as at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on 29 March 2016 (Record Date) and who were:

  1. registered holders of less than a marketable parcel of shares (i.e. less than $500 worth of shares on the Record Date) (Small Holding Sale Facility); or
  2. registered holders of 5,000 or less shares (but held at least $500 worth of shares) on the Record Date (Voluntary Share Sale Facility).

On 5 April 2016, eligible shareholders were sent a letter together with a Share Retention Form (for the Small Holding Sale Facility) or a Sale Instruction Form (for the Voluntary Share Sale Facility), and Terms and Conditions for the relevant share sale facility.

Both share sale facilities closed at 5:00pm (Sydney time) on 17 May 2016 (Closing Date).

All participants who had their SGR shares sold under either the Small Holding Sale Facility or the Voluntary Share Sale Facility received the same average price of $5.51 per share, which was calculated by dividing the total proceeds from the sale of all SGR shares sold under the facilities by the total number of SGR shares sold under the facilities.

Payment of the sale proceeds were made to participating shareholders on 27 May 2016 in accordance with their payment instructions as recorded on the share register.

Small Holding Sale Facility

The Small Holding Sale Facility was conducted in accordance with The Star Entertainment Group’s Constitution and the Australian Securities Exchange Listing Rules that enables all listed companies to sell shareholdings valued at less than $500 (Unmarketable Parcel).

Based on a share price of $5.68, being the closing price of The Star Entertainment Group (SGR) shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on the Record Date, an Unmarketable Parcel was any holding of 88 shares or less.

Eligible shareholders who wished to retain their Unmarketable Parcel were required to return a Share Retention Form to the share registry by the Closing Date.

Small Holding Facility Key Dates:

  • 29 March 2016 (7pm) – Record Date
  • 5 April 2016 – Facility Opened
  • 17 May 2016 (5pm) – Facility Closed
  • 27 May 2016 – Payment of sale proceeds and mailing of payment advices

Voluntary Share Sale Facility

The Voluntary Share Sale Facility was conducted in accordance with Class Order CO 08/10 issued by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.

Eligible shareholders who wished to sell their shares under the Voluntary Share Sale Facility were required to return a Sale Instruction Form by the Closing Date.

Voluntary Holding Facility Key Dates:

  • 29 March 2016 (7pm) – Record Date
  • 5 April 2016 – Facility Opened
  • 17 May 2016 (5pm) – Facility Closed
  • 27 May 2016 – Payment of sale proceeds and mailing of payment advices

For full details of the Small Holding Sale Facility and the Voluntary Share Sale Facility, please see the ASX Announcement dated 5 April 2016 in the News section of our website.

POST DEMERGER TAX INFORMATION

The demerger of The Star Entertainment Group (formerly known as Echo Entertainment Group Limited) from Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) was implemented on 15 June 2011 by way of Scheme of Arrangement pursuant to the Tabcorp Scheme Booklet dated 15 April 2011 (Demerger).

As part of the Demerger, Tabcorp sought a ruling from the Australian Taxation Office on the taxation implications for shareholders. On 29 June 2011, the Australian Taxation Office issued Class Ruling CR 2011/66, in accordance with the application made by Tabcorp. A copy of the Class Ruling CR 2011/66 can be viewed here.

A Tax Calculator is provided below to assist shareholders in calculating the Australian capital gains tax cost base allocation for Tabcorp shares and The Star Entertainment Group shares. The Tax Calculator is a general guide only and does not constitute tax advice. Shareholders should seek advice from an appropriate professional adviser on the tax implications of the Demerger based on their own individual circumstances.

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