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SkyCity Chief Executive Michael Ahearne Resigns

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October 18, 2023

Niji Narayan

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SkyCity chief executive Michael Ahearne has resigned and will step down at the end of March next year.

He joined the company in 2017 and was appointed as chief executive in November 2020.

Julian Cook, Chair of the SkyCity Board, said: “Michael has led the business through a very complex and demanding period. This has included dealing with the significant fire at the New Zealand International Convention Centre and rebuild, navigating the business through Covid-19 and the recovery, and responding to regulatory matters relating to the SkyCity Adelaide business. Michael has also led significant investment and improvements in SkyCity’s compliance functions.

“Michael has worked hard to set a strong platform for the business going forward and has been tireless in seeking to do the right thing for SkyCity. On behalf of myself and the SkyCity Board, I would like to thank Michael for his leadership, commitment and dedication through his time with SkyCity.”

The company has begun searching for Ahearne’s replacement.

Related Topics:Julian Cook Michael Ahearne SkyCity

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.