Robbie Cooke has officially become the newest CEO and managing director of The Star, after all regulatory approvals were received.
Cooke was announced as the troubled operator’s newest lead in July, but it was not until October that The Star confirmed Cooke would enter into the role on 17 October.
However, this was pending a number of regulatory approvals, which have now officially been ratified.
This appointment makes Cooke The Star’s fourth CEO of 2022, following on from Matt Bekier, who resigned during The Star’s New South Wales investigation, John O’Neill and Geoff Hogg.
Hogg became acting chief executive after O’Neill stepped down before he was due to give evidence in the review.
Cooke’s appointment was authorised by chairman Ben Heap.
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