SKYCITY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Until recently , the gaming and hospitality industry has been slow in fully utilising technology . New Zealand-based SkyCity Entertainment Group is a showcase for the digital transformation of the industry , as CIO Glen McLatchie explains
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S kyCity Entertainment Group is one of Australasia ’ s leading gaming and entertainment businesses , currently operating five casinos , two hotels , and a host of bars and restaurants across four locations in New Zealand and Australia . Its leadership has seen a shift in the past few years , with a new and dynamic executive team . CIO Glen McLatchie joined in 2016 , and CEO Graeme Stephens took the helm in 2017 , while COO Michael Ahearn and CMO Liza McNally joined in Dec 17 and Jan 18 respectively – all bring new and innovative ideas to the digital future of the business . The company ’ s digital transformation coincides with three new projects : the New Zealand International Convention Centre ( NZICC ) in Auckland , plus two luxury hotels in Auckland and Adelaide .
SEPTEMBER 2019