VGCCC CEO Annette Kimmitt Announces Resignation for March 2025
Annette Kimmitt, Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), has announced her decision to resign at the end of March 2025. The move comes two years before her term was set to conclude, with Kimmitt citing family commitments as the primary reason for stepping down.
- Resignation Timeline: Kimmitt will vacate her position in late March 2025.
- Personal Reasons: Her decision is driven by a desire to focus on her family, including welcoming her first grandchild and supporting her ageing mother.
- Achievements in Role: During her tenure, the VGCCC imposed $260 million in fines and carried out 88 disciplinary actions in 2023 alone.
Kimmitt assumed her role in March 2022 in the wake of the Crown Royal Commission, aiming to revitalise the VGCCC. Reflecting on her contributions, she stated:
“I am really proud of what the organisation has done in three short years. We are now recognised as the nation’s strongest gambling regulator. We have really held the industry to account.”
Kimmitt played a pivotal role in transforming the VGCCC into a stronger regulatory authority. Her leadership introduced a risk-based, intelligence-driven approach to overseeing the gambling industry, earning recognition for strengthening oversight and accountability.
Chair of the VGCCC, Fran Thorn, praised Kimmitt’s efforts, saying:
“Annette’s leadership, drive, and laser-like focus were fundamental to transforming the VGCCC following the Crown Royal Commission and, by extension, the state’s gambling industry.”
Both Kimmitt and Thorn are set to leave the VGCCC, symbolising the conclusion of a transformative chapter in the organisation’s history.
Future Plans:
Though stepping back from full-time executive duties, Kimmitt plans to remain professionally active by serving on private boards, continuing her contributions in a new capacity.