Crown Resorts has announced that Martin Pakula will take over as Chair of Crown Melbourne on July 1, 2025. He will join the Board starting May 1, stepping into the role currently held by Ian Silk.
Good to know
- Martin Pakula will become Chair of Crown Melbourne on July 1, 2025.
- Ian Silk, the current Chair, helped Crown Melbourne regain its casino licence.
- Pakula has a background in government and currently chairs the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.
Silk has played a key role in Crown Melbourne’s turnaround over the past two and a half years. His leadership guided the organisation through major changes, including the successful effort to regain its casino licence from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission. He will remain in his position until the handover in July to ensure a smooth transition.
Pakula brings years of public service experience to the role. He previously served as Victoria’s Attorney-General, as well as Minister for Tourism, Sport, and Major Events. He currently chairs the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.
“I’m delighted to accept the role of Chair at Crown Melbourne and to play a role in its exciting future,” said Pakula. “Crown is an iconic business that is a critical part of Victoria’s economy, tourism and entertainment industry.”
Crown Resorts CEO David Tsai also welcomed the appointment. “Martin’s appointment comes at an exciting time as Crown continues to focus on innovation and growth,” he said. “I look forward to Crown benefiting from Martin’s extensive industry and leadership experience. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Ian for his exceptional leadership and the pivotal role he played in overseeing Crown Melbourne’s extensive transformation.”
Silk reflected on his time at the company, saying, “It has been an honour to serve as Chair. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved over the past two and a half years, and I want to thank everyone at Crown Melbourne for their dedication and hard work. I’m confident Crown Melbourne will continue to thrive with Martin’s leadership.”
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