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Entain PLC
12 August 2025
 

12 August 2025

Entain plc

("Entain" or the "Group")

 

Appointment of non-executive Chair

 

Entain plc (LSE: ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group, announces that Pierre Bouchut has been appointed as permanent non-executive Chair, effective immediately.

Pierre joined the Entain Board in September 2018, and was appointed Senior Independent Director in December 2023, before becoming Interim non-executive Chair in February 2025.

David Satz, Entain's Senior Independent Director, commented:

"The Board is delighted that Pierre has agreed to continue in the role of Chair. He is an accomplished business leader with a wealth of experience across multiple industries. Having been a member of the Board for several years, Pierre knows the sector well and also has a deep understanding of the Group's underlying business dynamics and strategic priorities. His continued leadership provides consistency and stability ensuring the Board's continued focus on their commitment to delivering value to all stakeholders."

Pierre Bouchut, Chair of Entain, commented:

"It is an honour to lead Entain during an exciting period for the business, as we look to build further on our current momentum and capture the significant opportunities that lie ahead. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Stella and her senior management team as we accelerate our operational strategy and deliver sustainable growth for the long term."

 

This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6R (3). There are no additional matters that require disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

 

Enquiries

 

 

 

Investor Relations - Entain plc

investors@entaingroup.com

 

 

Media - Entain plc

media@entaingroup.com

 

 

Sodali & Co

Rob Greening/Russ Lynch/Sam Austrums

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7250 1446

entain@sodali.com


Further information about Pierre Bouchut

Pierre was appointed Interim Chair of Entain since February 2025, having previously joined the Entain Board in September 2018 and appointed as Senior Independent Director in December 2023. He is a non-executive Director of Geopost SA (DPD logistics brand) and a non-executive Director of Selfridges Group Operating Holding Company

Pierre was the Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Member of the Management Board of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. (2016-2018), Chief Financial Officer at Delhaize Group Belgium (2012-2016), Carrefour SA (2009-2012), Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board of Schneider Electric (2005-2009) and CEO of Casino Group (1990-2005). He has been a non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Pepco Group (2021-2024), Firmenich SA (2016-2023) and Hammerson plc (2015-2021). He has been the Chair of Profi SA (2023-2025) and the referenced Board member and Chair of the Audit Committee of Albioma SA until it was acquired by KKR and delisted in 2022. Pierre has also previously worked for Citibank, Bankers Trust and as a consultant with McKinsey.

 

About Entain plc

Entain plc (LSE: ENT) is a FTSE100 company and is one of the world's largest sports betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector. The Group owns a comprehensive portfolio of established brands; Sports brands include BetCity, bwin, Coral, Crystalbet, Eurobet, Ladbrokes, Neds, Sportingbet, Sports Interaction, STS and SuperSport; Gaming brands include Foxy Bingo, Gala, GiocoDigitale, Ninja Casino, Optibet, Partypoker and PartyCasino. The Group operates the TAB NZ brand as part of a long-term strategic partnership with TAB New Zealand. The Group owns proprietary technology across all its core product verticals and in addition to its B2C operations, provides services to a number of third-party customers on a B2B basis.

The Group has a 50/50 joint venture, BetMGM, a leader in sports betting and iGaming in the US. Entain provides the technology and capabilities which power BetMGM as well as exclusive games and products, specially developed at its in-house gaming studios. The Group is tax resident in the UK and is the only global operator to exclusively operate in domestically regulated or regulating markets operating in over 30 territories.

Entain is a leader in ESG, a member of FTSE4Good, the DJSI and is AAA rated by MSCI. For more information see the Group's website: www.entaingroup.com

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