Entain plc (LSE: ENT), the global sports-betting and gaming group, announces that Jette Nygaard-Andersen, currently an independent non-executive director of Entain, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Shay Segev, the outgoing CEO, steps down as a director today and will remain available to Jette, the Board and management until 8 July, to facilitate an orderly transition. In addition, Rob Wood, Entain's CFO, will have the role of Deputy CEO added to his current role with immediate effect, and Sandeep Tiku, Entain's Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed to the Board later in the year.
Jette
Nygaard-Andersen
joined the Entain Board as an independent non-executive director in 2019. As a Board member Jette has been instrumental in the development of Entain's growth and sustainability strategy.