Australia’s Star Entertainment Group says it is edging closer to achieving its gender equality targets with the appointment of Zhan Spalding as General Manager Surveillance Queensland.
Spalding, whose 30-year career has spanned gaming companies in Prague, Morocco, Argentina, Venezuela, Romania, England and New Zealand, will take on the dual role overseeing Star’s two Queensland properties – Treasury Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast. Assuming immediate oversight of the existing surveillance operating model at The Star Gold Coast, she will also play a key role in the transition from the Treasury Brisbane surveillance team to a new model in preparation for operations commencing at the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct in 2H23.
“We are thrilled to have been successful in attracting Zhan to this new and critical role for the business,” said the Star Gold Coast’s Chief Operating Officer, Jess Mellor.
“She has extensive expertise in surveillance technology implementation, multi-site management, restructuring and streamlining processes, which we will be relying on as we further cement our position as the Gold Coast’s premium tourism and entertainment destination.
“Her appointment underpins The Star’s growth and investment in Queensland as well as bolstering our female leadership ranks.
“The Star has a target of 45% female and 45% male representation in leadership roles while the remaining 10% recognises the need to create space for non-binary gender identities.”
Spalding added, “Throughout my career there have been many times I was the only woman in a surveillance or security international network events team, so I am passionate about encouraging other women to pursue a career in this industry.
“I also want to shine a spotlight on the breadth of the role, which is complex and challenging requiring knowledge of technology, compliance, policy, procedure, data analytics, crisis management and more.
“I am thrilled to join The Star at this exciting stage of their expansion and hope to help progress its cultural and diversity focus and achievements.”
