Casino operator Crown Resorts
(ASX:CWN) has officially appointed Dr Ziggy Switkowski as its new chairman following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
This comes after Switkowski was appointed a non-executive director of Crown in August. He will replace interim chairwoman Jane Halton, who will remain as an independent non-executive director of Crown.
In the past, Dr Switkowski held CEO roles at Telstra and Optus and is currently non-executive chairman of NBN Co.
Shares in Crown Resorts
(ASX:CWN) are trading 0.1 per cent lower at $11.01.