Crown Resorts CEO<\/a>, said: “I\u2019m delighted to have Mark on board to lead Crown Sydney. He is a global gaming and hospitality executive boasting an impressive track record founded on a strong culture and premium service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n“Mark\u2019s appointment adds to the deep industry experience at Crown and is further testament to our ability to attract strong talent to our business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I\u2019d like to take this opportunity to reiterate our thanks to Simon for his contribution to Crown, including overseeing the successful opening of Australia\u2019s only VIP members-only casino in Sydney. We wish him all the best for the future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McWhinnie<\/strong> added: “Crown Sydney is a world-class integrated resort and Crown has a reputation across the industry for premium service delivered by a team of talented and dedicated people. I want to build on that status and I am also determined to play my part in realizing our ambition to be a leader in the delivery of safe and responsible gaming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n“I have a strong understanding of the complexities of operating in a heavily regulated environment and will be prioritizing continued progress on the reform, remediation and cultural transformation underway across the business while delivering an exceptional experience for our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Sydney is the gateway to Australia and Crown Sydney has a significant role to play in fostering a re-emergence of activity across the hospitality and tourism sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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