EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (EVENT) announced Jane Hastings will be the next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of EVENT, succeeding David Seargeant who will step down on June 30, 2017 after more than 29 years with the group, the last 17 of which he served as an executive director. Ms. Hastings rejoined EVENT as Chief Operating Officer in August 2016, having previously held the role of General Manager of Event Cinemas (2010-2012) and General Manager SkyCity Cinemas (2008-2010). Ms. Hastings will commence in her new role on July 1, 2017.

The appointment of Ms. Hastings is the culmination of an extensive search process conducted by the Board with assistance from Hattonneale, following the announcement of Mr. Seargeant's intention to step down in November 2016.