Stella David Confirmed As Entain Chief Executive

As reported yesterday that investors at Entain wanted Stella David to become the new Chief Executive, the company has now confirmed the appointment and the full statement can be seen below:

Entain, the global sports betting and gaming group, announces that Stella David has been appointed as permanent Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective immediately.

Pierre Bouchut, Interim Chair of Entain, said:
“The Board is delighted to have appointed Stella as CEO. She is an accomplished and commercial business leader with a long track record of success across multiple industries. Stella has played a pivotal role in shaping, implementing and executing the ongoing delivery of Entain’s strategy to drive value for our shareholders. She is highly regarded by our stakeholders, and her appointment provides consistency and stability as the business pursues its many growth opportunities.”

Stella David, CEO of Entain, said:
“Entain has a clear strategy and we are making great strides in strengthening our operational capabilities. Having taken the time to reflect, I am hugely excited to be leading the business going forward as Entain’s CEO as we accelerate our journey of improvement. Entain is a great business with significant potential and I am confident in its ability to deliver further success in the future.”