Former Ernst & Young executive named inaugural CEO of Victorian casino regulator
The Victorian government has announced former Ernst & Young executive Annette Kimmitt as the inaugural CEO of the state’s newly formed gaming regulator, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).
Kimmitt will take the helm from 21 March 2022, with VGCCC Chair Fran Thorn citing her experience and leadership skills as central to her selection following an “extensive” recruitment process.
“Her background in the business world and her experience in audit and risk management in particular will be a huge asset to our regulation of the gambling and liquor industries and ensuring harm minimisation,” Thorn said.