Karl De Kroo
About Karl De Kroo
Karl De Kroo serves as the Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement at Entain, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the sports and wagering industries, having held various executive roles and contributed to significant events such as the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.
Current Role at Entain
Karl De Kroo serves as the Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement at Entain, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the wagering and sports sectors. His experience in corporate development and stakeholder management contributes to the strategic objectives of the organization.
Previous Experience at Entain
Prior to his current role, Karl De Kroo worked at Entain as the Executive Director of Corporate Development from 2020 to 2022. His tenure involved overseeing corporate strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's market position in the wagering industry.
Career at News Corp Australia
Karl De Kroo has held multiple positions at News Corp Australia, including National Marketing and Commercial Director - Wagering from 2018 to 2019 and Head of Sport from 2013 to 2016. He also served as Managing Editor for both the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, where he directed editorial operations and coverage.
Education and Professional Development
Karl De Kroo studied Journalism at the University of Canberra from 1994 to 1996. He also completed the Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson, enhancing his knowledge in marketing strategies and business management.
Board Membership at Wynnum Manly Seagulls RLFC
Since 2018, Karl De Kroo has been a member of the Board of Directors at Wynnum Manly Seagulls RLFC. In this capacity, he contributes to the strategic direction and governance of the club, leveraging his extensive experience in sports and stakeholder engagement.