Jason Walbridge, current strategic advisor to Aristocrat and executive chairman of National Entertainment Network, has been appointed the new CEO of SkyCity Entertainment.
Walbridge has also held positions with the online gaming supplier NYX Gaming Group Limited and Light & Wonder, and spent 18 years with Aristocrat Leisure Limited where he held executive leadership roles in New Zealand and the US.
He takes over the role from Michael Ahearne who became CEO in November 2020.
“The board is delighted to announce Jason’s appointment as CEO of SkyCity, and we are looking forward to the valuable contribution Jason will make to the business,” said SkyCity board chair, Julian Cook.
“Jason has extensive global experience in the land-based and online gaming industries, which will position him well to lead SkyCity through its next phases.”
Walbridge commented: “It will be a privilege to lead SkyCity, and I am excited to be joining the business at this time as SkyCity looks to pursue the many opportunities ahead of it.”
Walbridge is expected to start in early July 2024, following his move back to New Zealand.
