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. He was the group retailing director at BAA plc, group chief executive of Littlewoods plc, non-executive chairman of Harding Brothers Holdings Ltd, non-executive director of both Somerfield plc and National Express plc and chairman of HomeServe plc.
Key strengths and experience
Barry is an experienced chairman, chief executive, senior independent director and non-executive director, with extensive experience of the gaming, leisure, retail and marketing sectors. He has deep business experience and a track record in improving company performance and customer service.
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, including working with companies to disrupt industries through global technology in international markets. Jette has a proven track record in digital transformation, optimisation of customer experience and engagement and working with
digital growth start-ups globally.
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 brings extensive financial experience to the Board from private equity, banking and accountancy. His knowledge of Entain’s business and experience in creating value through mergers and acquisitions enables him to effectively carry out his broad portfolio as CFO and Deputy CEO.
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.
Key strengths and experience
Robert is a qualified and experienced chartered secretary with significant insight into Entain and the markets in which it operates following his 16 years at the Group, over which time he has overseen the Group evolve from holding two gambling licences to more than 100. His experience and knowledge has been instrumental to the Group’s growth and development, and his appointment as Chief Governance Officer reflects the importance the Board places on regulatory, legal and governance matters, all of which are central to our long-term growth plans to build a responsible and sustainable business of global scale and world class standards.
Tenure
Appointed March 2021.
Outside interests
Non-executive director of Domino’s Pizza Group plc (where she chairs the remuneration committee), HomeServe plc, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and privately owned Bacardi Ltd.
Biography
Stella David was previously CEO of William Grant & Sons, following more than 15 years with Bacardi Ltd where she undertook a number of roles culminating in five years as global chief marketing officer, and under her leadership Bacardi finished in the UK’s top 10 of the Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’, five years in a row, earning her a life-time achievement award. She was chair of C&J Clark Ltd and spent seven years as a non-executive director at the Nationwide Building Society, where she chaired the remuneration committee.
Key strengths and experience
Stella brings extensive management and marketing experience to the Board through previous roles in high profile consumer branded companies. Her non-executive roles have given her an insight into corporate governance best practice and investor expectations which will be beneficial to the Board when it considers its engagement with shareholders.
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, board member of Tom & Co and chairman of the audit committees at Pepco Group, Firmenich SA, Albioma SA and GeoPost SA.
Biography
Pierre was the chief financial officer for Schneider Group (2005-2009), the chief operating officer for Europe at Koninklijke Aholddelhaize N.V. (2016-2018), chief financial officer at Delhaize Group SA, French multi-national grocery group (2012-2016), Carrefour SA (2009-2012), Schneider Electric SA (2005-2009) and Casino (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 lengthy experience in senior executive and non-executive roles across finance, retail, property and industry as well as deep knowledge of financial and audit committee practice. His familiarity with the management of large, internationally listed companies gives him extensive understanding of regulation, accounting standards and management 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 March 2021.
Outside interests: Non-executive director of Direct Line Insurance plc where he chairs the board risk committee and is a member of the audit, remuneration and investment committees.
Biography
Mark was the CEO of Merian Global Investors from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, he held the role of group CFO and executive director at Legal & General Group plc until 2017. During his 19-year career at Legal & General, he held a variety of other senior roles including CEO of the Savings business, managing director of the With-Profit’s business, director of service operations, group HR director and international director. Before joining Legal & General, Mark held senior financial and business development roles at Asda and Kingfisher.
Key strengths and experience
Mark has extensive knowledge of financial services and a focus on customers through his lengthy career in the insurance and retail sectors. He is an experienced remuneration committee chair who brings deep financial, commercial and corporate governance expertise to the Board.
Committees:
Remuneration Committee (Chair)
Audit Committee
Nomination Committee
Tenure
Appointed March 2021.
Outside interests
Non-executive director of Great Portland Estates Plc and Melrose Industries Plc.
Biography
Vicky spent over a decade working with Lazard and Co Ltd in its corporate finance team where she held various senior roles including chief operating officer for the London and Middle East operations until 2009. Prior to this she qualified as a chartered accountant at KPMG. She was previously a non-executive director and chair of the audit committees of each of Equiniti Group plc, Hays plc and De La Rue plc, the senior independent director at Equiniti Group plc and non-executive director of Knight Frank LLP and Signature Aviation plc.
Key strengths and experience
Vicky has deep corporate finance and accounting knowledge. Her extensive non-executive directorship career at international and FTSE companies, including membership of audit and remuneration committees has brought further depth and strategic insight into Entain’s Board.
Committees:
Audit Committee
Remuneration 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 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 is also the first woman to be inducted into the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame.
Key strengths and experience
Virginia has spent her entire career in the gaming sector, with 40 years of experience in top US publicly traded gaming corporations. She possesses a deep understanding of the diversity and regulatory challenges of the gaming business which has assisted the Board and the ESG Committee and has engaged with our stakeholders in her role as designated Workforce Director. Her hard work has been recognised over the years with several prestigious awards.
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 has unrivalled regulatory and legislative expertise in the all-important US gaming market. His knowledge and insight has been invaluable to the Board as it seeks to achieve its strategy of being the leading operator in the US through BetMGM, our fast-growing joint venture with MGM Resorts.
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 over 30 years' experience in the global fast-moving consumer goods sector. He is adept at 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
ESG Committee