Michael Ahearne

Michael was appointed Chief Executive Officer in November 2020. He joined SkyCity in December 2017 as Group Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for driving value across SkyCity’s properties in New Zealand and Australia. Michael

also led SkyCity’s online gaming strategy, including overseeing the establishment of SkyCity Online Casino in 2019.

Michael’s extensive global experience in the gaming industry spans over 20 years across multiple sectors, including land-based and online casinos, as well as retail and online sports betting.

Prior to joining SkyCity, Michael held a number of senior commercial, operational and product leadership roles at Paddy Power Betfair, one of the world leaders in sports betting and gaming.

Michael was formerly the Chief Operating Officer for Aristocrat in the Australia and New Zealand regions and has held several senior management positions at The Star Casino in Sydney.

Michael is a qualified accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Technology, Sydney.