Star Entertainment Group has declared the selection of Deborah Page and Tony Thornton as non-executive members of its governing body.
Thornton will join the Star’s board of directors as soon as all required regulatory authorizations are obtained, while Page will assume her position as a board member on the first of February next year.
Page is a seasoned business leader who has served as a director and chair in publicly traded companies, private enterprises, public sector and regulated organizations, encompassing industries such as real estate, utilities, insurance, technology, renewable energy and investment management.
She presently holds the position of chair of Pendal Group and acts as a non-executive director of Brickworks, Growthpoint Properties Australia Limited and Service Stream Limited, having previously served as chair of Investa Listed Funds Management.
Thornton possesses over 15 years of experience in corporate finance and strategic consulting. She currently serves as a non-executive director of G8 Education Limited and CS Energy, as well as other organizations including Millovate Pty and Habitat Early Learning.
Previously, she served as a non-executive director of Southport Corporation, Devcorp, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation and Queensland Triathlon, and held senior positions at JBWere, Goldman Sachs JBWere and National Australia Bank throughout her professional journey.
Starlight, a firm undergoing a significant change in its structure and values, has welcomed Deborah and Tony to its workforce. Ben Heap, the head of Starlight, expressed his excitement, emphasizing their extensive experience and new perspectives.
Deborah and Tony are anticipated to play a vital role in Starlight’s ongoing transformation and rebuilding endeavors. These appointments arrive during a difficult time for the company, marked by a group lawsuit filed in the Victorian High Court.
The lawsuit, initiated by Maurice Blackburn, accuses Starlight of making deceptive statements between 2016 and 2022. These statements allegedly relate to the company’s adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules, its failure to reveal pertinent information to the market, and its behavior that potentially conflicts with the best interests of its members.
Adding to Starlight’s difficulties, the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) issued “show cause” notices to the company’s two Queensland gambling establishments last week. These notices arise from the Gotterson Review, which concluded last month and uncovered systemic flaws within the casinos, leading the state government to declare them unfit for their licenses.
Interstellar Entertainment has been instructed to provide evidence by November 25th to avert legal repercussions.
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