Ward appointed chairman at The Star

The Star Entertainment Group has announced that Anne Ward has been appointed as chairman of the board, effective immediately.

For an interim period, David Foster will remain on the board of The Star and continue his executive responsibilities. A search for a permanent group CEO was commenced in March.

Foster will also remain as a director of relevant subsidiary company boards until they can be reconstituted by individuals holding necessary regulatory approvals.

Ward will receive the usual directors’ fees for performing the role of chairman as disclosed in The Star’s most recent remuneration report.