Board of Directors

Tenure
Appointed to the Board November 2019 and became Chairman in February 2020.

Biography
Barry was previously a non-executive director of William Hill plc and bwin.party digital  entertainment plc, where he was the senior independent director. Other listed company experience includes roles as the chairman of HomeServe plc, non-executive directorships of Somerfield plc and National Express plc and group chief executive of Littlewoods plc. He was formerly the group retailing director at BAA plc and non-executive chairman of Harding Brothers Holdings Ltd.

Key strengths and experience
Barry has enjoyed a distinguished business career, with deep understanding of the gaming and retail sectors. He is an experienced leader and board member with valuable insight on improving company performance and transformation programmes. Barry continues to create a Board environment of constructive challenge and oversight.

Committees:
Nomination Committee (Chair)

Tenure
Appointed to the Board as Non-Executive Director in December 2019. Appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director in January 2021.

Outside interests
Non-executive director of Coloplast AS (a medical technology company listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange) and a member of their remuneration and nomination committees.

Biography
Jette held a number of senior leadership roles at Modern Times Group AB, a listed international entertainment group with a strong presence in Scandinavia and Central Europe. These included being chief executive of Pay TV, Broadcasting and, latterly, CEO of Digital Video Content, which had ownership in next generation digital entertainment businesses such as video gaming companies, esports and social content platforms. She also chaired the board of Astralis Group A/S, an international esports organisation.

Key strengths and experience
Jette joined as Chief Executive on 21 January 2021, having previously spent one year on the Entain Board as a Non-Executive Director. She has over two decades of leadership experience in the media, sports and entertainment sectors, with deep experience of digital transformation and optimisation of customer experience. Jette has been instrumental in bringing a number of initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace and to place customer focus at the heart of Entain’s business.

Tenure
Appointed to the Board as Chief Financial Officer in March 2019; the role of Deputy CEO was added to his portfolio in January 2021.

Biography
Rob joined Entain in 2012 and worked in senior roles within finance, including as CFO of the Group’s retail business. Prior to Entain, he was senior vice president at Cerberus Capital, overseeing the private equity firm’s European portfolio companies and worked in restructuring 
advisory at Rothschild. Rob started his career at KPMG where he qualified as a chartered accountant and holds a degree in Mathematics and Management Studies from the University of Nottingham.

Key strengths and experience
Rob’s financial expertise and deep knowledge of Entain’s business make him uniquely placed to manage his wideranging portfolio as CFO and Deputy CEO, providing insight to the Board on commercial and financial issues as well as merger and acquisition opportunities.

Tenure
Appointed January 2021.

Biography:
Robert joined Entain in 2005 and served as Group Director of Legal, Regulatory and Secretariat, overseeing its corporate governance, legal and regulatory requirements across more than 20 countries in five continents and supported various M&A transactions. Prior to Entain, he headed up the Investment Company Secretariat at Aberdeen Asset Management. Robert is a chartered company secretary.

Key strengths and experience
Robert has extensive legal, regulatory and governance experience. His career at Entain spans 18 years, giving him huge insight into the business and sector as he has overseen the Group evolve from holding two gambling licences to 135 licences in more than 30 different countries. Robert’s role as Chief Governance officer has been pivotal in assisting the Board in developing and implementing a strategy to build a responsible and sustainable business.

Tenure
Appointed March 2021.

Outside interests
Non-executive director of Domino’s Pizza Group plc (where she chairs the remuneration committee) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Stella is also non-executive chair of Vue International and a non-executive director of Bacardi Ltd, both of which are privately owned businesses.

Biography
Stella was previously CEO of William Grant & Sons, following more than 15 years with Bacardi Ltd. She was chair of C&J Clark Ltd, non-executive director and  senior independent director of HomeServe plc and nonexecutive director and remuneration committee chair at
the Nationwide Building Society.

Key strengths and experience
Stella brings lengthy experience in management, the consumer environment and marketing to the Board. Her non-executive roles in listed and privately held companies give her a deep understanding of shareholder views and best practice standards of corporate governance, as well as enhancing the Board’s ability to support and oversee the delivery of Entain’s strategy.

Committees:
Remuneration Committee
ESG Committee
Nomination Committee

Stella David is the Board's Senior Independent Director

Tenure
Appointed September 2018.

Outside interests
Non-executive director and chairman of the audit committees at Pepco Group, Firmenich SA and GeoPost SA and a non-executive director of Central Europe Investment SA.

Biography
Pierre was the chief operating officer for Europe at Koninklijke Aholddelhaize N.V. (2016-2018), chief financial officer at Delhaize Group  Belgium (2012-2016), Carrefour SA (2009-2012), Schneider Electric Group (2005-2009) and CEO of Casino Group (1995-2003). He was also a non-executive director of Hammerson plc (2015-2021). Prior to this, Pierre worked for Citibank, Bankers Trust and as a consultant with  McKinsey.

Key strengths and experience
Pierre has had a long career in senior executive and non-executive roles across finance, retail, logistics, information systems and property. His familiarity with the management of large, internationally listed companies gives him extensive understanding of regulation, accounting standards and strategy, complementing his deep knowledge of corporate governance and audit committee practice. This broad experience makes him suited to chair Entain’s Audit Committee and to act as its financial expert.

Committees:
Audit Committee (Chair)
Nomination Committee

Tenure
Appointed June 2018.

Outside interests
Vice-president of Global Gaming Women, a non-profit organisation with a mission to support, inspire and influence the development of women
in the gaming industry through education and mentoring and a trustee of St Louis University.

Biography
Virginia was the president and CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in the United States from 2011 until her retirement in 2016, and the president and COO of Isle of Capri (2007-2011). Prior to this she was the chief information officer at Trump Entertainment Resorts (2005-2007) and senior vice president of operations. Virginia was the first woman to be inducted into the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame and was recently inducted into the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame.

Key strengths and experience
Virginia’s 40-year career and accomplishments in the gaming sector have been recognised by a number of prestigious awards. Virginia has actively engaged with our stakeholders in her role as Designated Workforce Director. Throughout her career she has maintained a tireless focus
on developing the next generation of women leaders in the gaming industry and this understanding of the diversity and regulatory challenges of the sector has greatly assisted the Board and the ESG Committee.

Committees:
ESG Committee (Chair)
Nomination Committee
Remuneration Committee

Tenure
Appointed October 2020.

Outside interests
Member of the board of a commercial gaming and hospitality entity established by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).

Biography
David was senior vice president of Government Relations and Development for Caesars Entertainment Corporation in Las Vegas, where he worked from 2002 to 2019 and had responsibility for overseeing Caesars’ government activities for more than 52 properties in 15 states in the US and several other countries around the world. Prior to this he spent 16 years at the US law firm Saiber Schlesinger Satz Goldstein LLC, where he had a particular focus on the gaming industry and played a key role in numerous regulatory and legislative initiatives throughout the US.

Key strengths and experience
David brings an exceptional perspective on the US gaming sector to the Board as well as expertise in gaming regulatory law and policy as it impacts the Group worldwide. His extensive career in regulation and legislation has allowed the Board to benefit from his insight and knowledge as Entain seeks to execute its strategy of being the leading US operator through its BetMGM joint venture. His regulatory experience has also provided insight into the many regulatory, responsible gaming and compliance issues that the Group faces.

Committees
ESG Committee
Audit Committee

Tenure
Appointed 1 July 2022.

Outside interests
Chair of the Advisory Board of Migrant Leaders, a UK Charity.

Biography
Rahul spent over 30 years working with Unilever PLC, most recently in a global role as the Executive Vice President of Global Digital Transformation, building capabilities across the digital spectrum, including new business models, innovation, partnerships, processes
and training. Previously, Rahul was Unilever’s Regional VP Media for Asia, Africa, Middle East, Turkey and Russia. Throughout his career he has worked in a diverse range of roles across functions and categories. He has been active in industry bodies, including as the Regional Vice President for The World Federation of Advertisers and Chairman of the Mobile Marketing Association, Asia.

Key strengths and experience
Rahul brings a lifetime career of knowledge from the global fast-moving consumer goods sector. He has proven experience of leveraging digital technologies for the benefit of business. Rahul has deep expertise in media and marketing as well as in digital and transformation, leading
large change programmes encompassing technology, processes and people.

Committees
Audit Committee
ESG Committee