Meet Stella David, Entain’s new chair

Garance Limouzy October 1, 2024

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Meet Stella David, Entain’s new chair

Stella David has officially assumed the role of Chair of the Board at Entain. Her appointment follows the tenure of Barry Gibson, who has served as chair since February 2020 after joining the board in November 2019.

Expertise

David brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having been a non-executive director at Entain since March 2021. She previously stepped in as Interim CEO from December 2023 until August 2024, replacing Jette Nygaard-Andersen. With a strong background in leadership across various industries, David is set to guide the company through its strategic initiatives.

In addition to her role as Chair, David will also lead the People & Governance Committee and the Capital Allocation Committee. She will serve as a member of the Sustainability & Compliance Committee.

Transparency

In a statement regarding her appointment, the board highlighted its dedication to transparency and sound governance practices. “Stella’s extensive experience and deep industry knowledge are vital to our strategic direction and operational oversight. Her previous roles within the company, along with her experience as Interim CEO, will be instrumental in ensuring stability as we continue our organisational turnaround,” the statement read.

The board recognised that, while David does not meet the independence criteria outlined by the UK Corporate Governance Code due to her interim CEO role, her long-standing involvement with Entain positions her as the best candidate to lead the company. “The Board has carefully considered its overall composition and dynamics, ensuring that there is a balance of independent and non-independent directors. The Board is confident that Stella is the best candidate to lead the Board and Company to deliver its ambitious plans and create shareholder value,” explained the company.

“We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and will continue to review and enhance our practices to ensure they align with the best interests of our shareholders and stakeholders,” concluded Entain.