It'll be 'more regulation' for new SkyCity CEO, says Ahearne

It'll be 'more regulation' for new SkyCity CEO, says Ahearne
Michael Ahearne says it's a 'personal' decision to leave. (Image: SkyCity)
Brent Melville
SkyCity Entertainment chief executive Michael Ahearne says casino operators can expect heightened government oversight to take up more management time and resources.“Increased scrutiny is part of doing business in this sector. What it says to me as CEO is that we need to be better, to continue to improve and ensure we are rising to the challenge,” Ahearne said.Speaking to BusinessDesk after handing in his six-month notice to the SkyCity board and largest shareholders on Monday, Ahearne said he was all about “doing the right th...

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