The Star Entertainment Group Limited announced that Mr. Ben Heap will retire as Chairman and as a Non-Executive Director, effective 31 March 2023. Mr. David Foster, who joined the Board on 15 December 2022 after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, will become Chairman effective from that date. Mr. Foster's appointment to The Star Board was announced on 15 August 2022.

Mr. Foster was an observer to The Star Board until receiving regulatory approvals four months later. Mr. Foster forged a career of more than 25 years in the financial services sector, including five years as Chief Executive Officer of Suncorp Bank where he had responsibility for navigating the bank through the global financial crisis. Mr. Foster retired as CEO of Suncorp Bank at the end of 2013.

An experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Director, he has served on boards across a diverse range of industries including financial services, retail, government, education and professional services.