Bloomberry Resorts Corp, operator of the Philippines’ leading integrated resort brand Solaire, has named former Star Entertainment Group Chief Casino Officer Greg Hawkins as Acting COO following the retirement of Tom Arasi. Hawkins, who has been serving as head of Solaire Resort North in Quezon City, has assumed the interim role as of 19 December.
According to a Philippine Stock Exchange filling, Bloomberry said Hawkins has been appointed COO of its operating subsidiary Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc (BRHI) and will therefore assume the COO functions of Arasi at both Solaire Entertainment City and Solaire North.
Arasi’s retirement as President and Chief Operating Officer was announced suddenly earlier this week, with the company stating only that he was leaving for personal reasons.
Hawkins, one of a number of senior executives to depart Star following an inquiry into The Star Sydney’s suitability in 2022, has previously served as General Manager – Gaming for New Zealand’s Sky Entertainment Group and as CEO of the Crown Macau, Melco PBL joint venture during its early days.