The Star Entertainment Group Limited announced that Mr. Robert (Robbie) Cooke will commence in his role as Managing Director, effective 17 October 2022. Upon Mr. Cooke's commencement, current Executive Chairman Mr. Ben Heap will return to his non- executive role. However, Mr. Heap will retain responsibility for certain decisions that require NSW `close associate' status until Mr. Cooke's regulatory approvals in NSW are obtained.

Mr. Cooke's appointment was announced on 29 June 2022 after a comprehensive search by a global executive firm. A highly experienced Chief Executive Officer, with deep experience in technology enabled customer businesses and regulated sectors, including wagering, lotteries, hospitality and entertainment. Mr. Cooke is currently the Managing Director of Tyro Payments, an Australian bank and payments fintech providing merchant credit and EFTPOS services, which he successfully led to IPO in 2019.

Prior to this Mr. Cooke was Group CEO and Managing Director of Tatts Group from 2013 to 2018 where he led the business through several change initiatives, including a complex organisational renewal program and restructuring of the business through to the completion of the merger with Tabcorp. Prior to joining Tatts Group, Mr. Cooke was Managing Director of Wotif.com from 2006 to 2013 where he formulated the growth strategy, including several acquisitions, and steered the business to a successful ASX listing in 2006. Mr. Cooke was also head of strategy and legal counsel at Queensland-based wagering and gaming company UNiTAB for six years until 2005.