From Playboy bunny scandal to c-suite: Cameron Hoy’s amazing redemption
Cameron Hoy has been appointed as the new CEO of Ticketek following the departure of Brad Banducci. Hoy has a controversial past, having been linked to a scandal involving Anna Nicole Smith in 2005. Despite this, he has spent the last two decades building his career within the company, culminating in his recent promotion.
- ▪Cameron Hoy has been with Ticketek for over 20 years, working his way up to CEO.
- ▪He previously served as the group's chief operating officer for three years before his promotion.
- ▪Hoy was involved in a scandal in 2005 with Anna Nicole Smith, which led to his dismissal from ACP Magazines.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/cbd/from-playboy-bunny-scandal-to-c-suite-cameron-hoy-s-amazing-redemption-20260521-p5zzh8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 14:51:52 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T04:55:03.470Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-21T04:55:03.470Z |
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