The prominent Australian corporation, Crown Resorts, has welcomed a new independent director to its leadership team. Bruce Carter, a highly regarded figure in the national business sphere, brings decades of experience from both public and private sectors. His impressive resume includes a tenure as Deputy Chair at SkyCity Entertainment Group, where he spearheaded a significant development initiative in Adelaide. Currently, he holds the Chairman position at two notable entities, Australian Submarine Corporation and Event Hospitality and Entertainment, while also serving on the boards of Queensland Bank and Insurance Australia Group.
Helen Coonan, Crown’s Executive Chairman, expressed great enthusiasm for Carter’s addition. She lauded his vast expertise in business operations, corporate governance, and the gaming sector. His appointment, she believes, signals a strong endorsement of the company’s dedication to positive change and the realization of its strategic objectives. Coonan underscored her commitment to maintaining this forward momentum and further enhancing the board’s composition.
Carter, for his part, appears enthusiastic about the opportunity. Joining Crown at this critical juncture, as the company navigates a period of substantial transformation, presents a unique challenge. He conveyed optimism regarding the company’s trajectory and expressed confidence in the feasibility of the ambitious reform timeline. Eager to contribute to the significant shifts underway, Carter envisions a promising future for Crown.
Simultaneously, Crown Resorts declared Professor John Horvath’s exit from their board, commencing April 14, 2021. Helen Coonan, in her remarks, conveyed appreciation for Professor Horvath’s enduring service to Crown, noting, “His guidance, especially as the first Chair of the Responsible Gaming Committee, has been priceless.”
She went on to stress that these adjustments are part of the board’s continual revitalization procedure, underscoring that Nigel Morrison’s addition to the board had secured all required regulatory permissions.