Executive Director and Chief Executive of Sun International, Graeme Stephens, will be leaving the group at the end of April 2017 to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer at SKYCITY Entertainment Group in New Zealand.
Stephens has been with Sun International for over five years. “Operationally the business has been restructured, a new management team with deep expertise has been employed, new systems and analytics have been implemented, and a new brand and loyalty program have been rolled out,” said Valli Moosa, Sun International Chairman. “New business lines such as the insourcing of food and beverage and the VIP gaming business are now operational and the group has acquired a controlling interest in GPI Slots.”
Stephens will be succeeded as Chief Executive by Anthony Leeming the current Chief Financial Officer, who will take over with effect from May 1, 2017. Leeming has been with the group for 17 years, joining as group financial manager in 1999 and has held various group finance roles prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer in March 2013. The appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer will be announced in due course.
“I’m passionate about the company, I remain a shareholder and will be watching with more than a passing interest as Ant and the team steer the company to its full potential off the platform we created,” said Stephens.
“The major focus and initiative currently underway is the construction of Time Square at Menlyn Maine and this is on track for the casino to open in early April 2017,” said Moosa.
