SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that Chief Risk Officer Carolyn Kidd has tendered her resignation and will depart the business on 31 January 2026.
The operator said Kidd has been instrumental in strengthening SkyCity's risk capability across its New Zealand and South Australian operations.
Her remit included oversight of host responsibility initiatives, financial crime controls and broader enterprise risk management frameworks during a period of heightened regulatory scrutiny for the group.
SkyCity Chief Executive Jason Walbridge said Kidd's leadership helped establish stronger foundations across key risk functions, adding that the operator remains committed to delivering its long-term risk transformation programme. He noted that SkyCity will continue building on the structures and processes put in place during her tenure.
Kidd's departure follows several years in which SkyCity has been required to enhance compliance and risk controls across multiple jurisdictions.
The operator has faced regulatory reviews and licence conditions in both New Zealand and Australia, prompting significant investment in governance, assurance and operational oversight.
SkyCity did not announce an immediate successor or interim arrangements for the Chief Risk Officer role. The operator said further updates would be provided in due course as it works through transition planning.
Risk and compliance reportedly remain central priorities for SkyCity as it continues to stabilise operations and prepare for upcoming milestones across its portfolio.
Walbridge has previously stated that the group expects earnings to stabilise by 2026, alongside continued focus on strengthening its core assets and regulatory standing.
The leadership change takes place against a backdrop of ongoing developments within the New Zealand gaming sector, where regulatory enforcement and licence oversight have remained in focus in recent months.
SkyCity continues to operate under the supervision of the Department of Internal Affairs and the Gambling Commission across its domestic casino operations.
In November 2025, SkyCity secured a 15-year renewal of its Queenstown casino venue licence, effective from 7 December 2025, under section 134 of the Gambling Act 2003.
The approval followed the operator's recent handover of the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland and forms part of wider efforts to stabilise and strengthen its New Zealand portfolio.
SkyCity recently took possession of the New Zealand International Convention Centre, marking a key operational milestone during a broader period of transition for the group
