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Sky City Entertainment Group Appoints Avril Baynes As Australia Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) Following the Resignation of David Christian

PRIVATEApr 08, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

SkyCity

Avril Baynes

AucklandGamingHospitality

Description

SkyCity Entertainment Group has appointed Avril Baynes as its Australia interim Chief Operating Officer (COO), following the resignation of long-time staffer David Christian. Baynes is set to officially start the role in mid-April as Christian departs.

Company Information

Company

SkyCity

Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About

SkyCity Entertainment Group is one of Australasia's leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality businesses. We're a diverse and vibrant business with an equally diverse and vibrant team of over 5,000 people who work across our four locations in Adelaide, Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown. A New Zealand and Australian publicly listed company, our business includes five world-class casinos, three luxury hotels, over 50 restaurants and bars, public car parking operations, New Zealand's largest convention centre, Auckland's iconic Sky Tower, and Corporate and Property Solutions teams who keep things ticking behind scenes. In addition, we're investing heavily in the expansion of two properties: In Auckland construction is underway on the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) and the 5 star Horizon Hotel. If you're looking for a place where you can work your magic as part of a fun, engaged team who want to do their best work, visit www.skycitycareers.com

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