Gillon McLachlan

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Former AFL Chief Takes a Gamble: Gillon McLachlan Becomes Tabcorp CEO

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Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan makes a surprising career move to head a major betting company, sparking discussions on sports-gambling ties.

Former AFL Chief Executive Officer, Gillon McLachlan, is set to embark on a new journey as the Chief Executive Officer of Tabcorp, a prominent wagering company. This move comes at a time of increased scrutiny on the relationship between sports and betting. McLachlan's appointment follows the departure of Adam Rytenskild and adds a new chapter to Tabcorp's story amidst a challenging transformation.

The Australian Football League's former leader will step into his new role at Tabcorp on August 5, 2024, injecting fresh perspectives and strategies into the company. With a base pay of $1.5 million plus performance-based bonuses, McLachlan's entry into the gambling industry signals an intriguing shift in his career trajectory.

Interestingly, Tabcorp's choice to bring McLachlan onboard highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the alignment of wagering firms and sporting events. The announcement of McLachlan's appointment has created waves in the business world, sparking discussions on the intersections between sports, entertainment, and gambling.

In a surprising turn of events, former AFL powerhouse Gillon McLachlan takes the helm at Tabcorp, navigating the complexities of the betting landscape with his leadership prowess. As McLachlan settles into his new position, all eyes are on how he will steer Tabcorp through its ongoing transformation and shape the future of the company.

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Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan to take reins of betting company ... (The Guardian)

Appointment comes amid growing scrutiny from those who want to break the tight links between wagering companies and sports.

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TAH ASX: Gill McLachlan appointed Tabcorp chief executive (The Australian Financial Review)

He arrives at a company in the midst of a painful transformation and after the departure of Adam Rytenskild, who was being investigated for offensive ...

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Tabcorp appoints former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan new chief ... (9News)

F๏ปฟormer Australian Football League boss Gillon McLachlan has been appointed the new chief executive of Tabc...

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Gillon McLachlan Appointed Tabcorp Boss (Greyhound recorder)

FORMER AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has on Monday been unveiled as the new Managing Director and chief executive officer of Tabcorp, beginning August 5, 2024.

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Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan named Tabcorp's new ... (Inside Asian Gaming)

Confirming one of the nation's worst kept secrets, Tabcorp said by way of a Monday filing that McLachlan will join on 5 August 2024 and will assume his new role ...

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Live updates: ASX slips as China's economy shows more weakness ... (ABC News)

In business news, former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has been recruited to run the gambling outfit Tabcorp on a $1.5 million plus bonuses contract. Follow the ...

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Australia's Tabcorp appoints former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan as ... (Reuters)

Australian gambling services firm Tabcorp Holdings on Monday appointed former Australian Football League (AFL) boss Gillon McLachlan as its chief executive ...

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Gillon McLachlan appointed Tabcorp chief executive (Herald Sun)

The former AFL boss will take over the top job at Melbourne-based wagering giant Tabcorp, picking up a base pay of $1.5m and the opportunity to earn far ...

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Tabcorp has announced the appointment of Gillon McLachlan as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective from August 5, 2024.

Summary of Conditions of Employment of Gillon McLachlan as CEO ... (Thoroughbred News)

Mr McLachlan will join Tabcorp on 5 August 2024, and will assume the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer upon receipt of all necessary ...

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What deals can Gillon McLachlan do at Tabcorp? (The Advertiser)

He's known as a master dealmaker, so it is therefore important to look at what deals Gillon McLachlan could look to do โ€“ or is financially capable of doing ...

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Former AFL boss's controversial new job (Chronicle)

Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has been appointed CEO of the gambling giant Tabcorp, which owns TAB and Sky Racing.

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McLachlan and V'landys off to the races in new working relationship (The Age)

Gillon McLachlan can expect to see much more of his old footy code sparring partner, Peter V'landys, now that the former AFL boss is running Tabcorp.

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Victorian racing 'big winner' from McLachlan appointment (Herald Sun)

Racing Victoria has the whip hand, again, after a nine-month courtship of Gillon McLachlan, who will now run Tabcorp, writes Gilbert Gardiner.

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Victorian racing 'big winner' from McLachlan appointment (The Australian)

It turns out three winners in a one-horse race is possible after all.

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'I know who the boss is': Gillon McLachlan primed for showdown ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan might earn up to $3 million a year in his new job as Tabcorp chief executive, if he nails his KPIs, but we can't help but ...

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