Senior Management
The Senior Executive Leadership Team (SELT) consists of the company's senior executives responsible for managing the various business units within the Tabcorp group. The SELT members represent Tabcorp's key leadership team who are charged with implementing the strategies set by the Board. These members are accountable to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors.
The current members of the SELT are:
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David Attenborough
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
David joined Tabcorp in April 2010 as Managing Director - Wagering. He became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following Tabcorp's demerger in June 2011.
He has an extensive background in totalisator and fixed-odds betting, racing and broadcasting. He was previously the Chief Executive Officer (South Africa) of Phumelela Gaming and Leisure Limited, the leading wagering operator in South Africa. His previous experience includes the development of casino, bookmaking and gaming opportunities for British bookmaking company Ladbrokes (formerly part of the Hilton Group Plc).
David holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Masters of Business Administration.
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Damien Johnston
Chief Financial Officer
Damien joined Tabcorp in September 2003. He was Tabcorp's Deputy Chief Financial Officer, being responsible for Tabcorp's Corporate Finance function including Treasury and Investor Relations, and became Chief Financial Officer upon implementation of the Tabcorp demerger in June 2011.
He previously had a 21 year career with BHP Billiton with key finance roles in both Australia and Asia. These included both operational finance and corporate roles.
Damien holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a member of CPA Australia.
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Merryl Dooley
Executive General Manager - Human Resources
Merryl commenced with Tabcorp in October 1990 and has held numerous positions across a range of discipline areas including human resources, training and development, communications and sales. She became Executive General Manager - Human Resources in June 2011 following the implementation of the Tabcorp demerger.
Merryl holds a Masters of Business Administration (Executive) and a Bachelor of Arts.
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Doug Freeman
Executive General Manager - Strategy and Business Development
Since joining Tabcorp in June 2005, Doug has held several senior finance and strategy roles within Tabcorp's wagering and media businesses. He commenced his current role following Tabcorp's demerger in June 2011.
He previously held senior finance and general management roles in medium to large multinational organisations in the service and manufacturing industries, including George Weston Foods Limited, Optus Group, and Alexander & Alexander Group.
Doug holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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Mohan Jesudason
Managing Director - Gaming and Group Marketing
Mohan commenced at Tabcorp in August 2003 as Managing Director - Gaming. Following Tabcorp's demerger in June 2011, his role expanded to also include Group Marketing.
Before joining Tabcorp, Mohan held key senior management roles with Telecom New Zealand, National Mutual Australia and New Zealand, and the State Bank of Victoria.
Mohan holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Graduate Diploma in Accounting and is an Associate of the Australian Insurance Institute.
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Craig Nugent
Managing Director – Fixed Odds
Craig joined Tab Limited in 1999 as Manager Oncourse Wagering and International Sales. Throughout his time with Tabcorp, and Tabcorp subsidiaries Tab Limited and Luxbet, he has held senior executive roles in sportsbetting, oncourse wagering and international sales.
Prior to joining Tabcorp, he held management roles the New South Wales racing industry bodies - Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club.
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Brendan Parnell
Chief Operating Officer – Media and International
Brendan commenced with Sky Channel in 1995 and in 2003 became General Manager Broadcasting. In 2007 he was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Tabcorp’s Media and International division overseeing the television, radio and international wagering operations.
He began his broadcasting career as a news and sports reporter / producer in regional television including Seven Network Queensland where he was Network Sports Editor.
Brendan holds a Graduate Certificate of Management and a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism).
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Adam Rytenskild
Executive General Manager – Distribution
Adam joined Tabcorp in April 2000 as State Manager – Retail and since then he has held numerous senior management roles. Following Tabcorp’s demerger in June 2011, Adam was appointed to his current role, responsible for leading Tabcorp’s customer distribution channels including retail, online, phone and oncourse.
He has extensive experience managing and leading multi-channel businesses, including a nine year career with Mobil Oil prior to joining Tabcorp.
Adam holds a Masters of Business Administration.
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Kim Wenn
Chief Information Officer – Tabcorp Technology
Kim commenced at Tabcorp in April 2005 and has held several positions in Tabcorp’s wagering technology field before being appointed to her current role in June 2011 following Tabcorp’s demerger.
Previously, she has work in research, development, logistics and project management within the information technology industry at Quest Software, Microlistics, Tech-Precision and Amcor.
Kim holds a Masters in Management and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science (Computing).
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Kerry Willcock
Executive General Manager - Corporate and Legal
Kerry joined Tabcorp in February 2005. She has extensive commercial, legal, litigation and government relations experience having worked with Allens Arthur Robinson, Clayton Utz and with the Australian Postal Corporation, where she held the position of General Counsel.
Kerry holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws and is a qualified mediator.
She is also a member of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association (ACLA) General Counsel Group and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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