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RNS Number : 8830U  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.

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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
(http://www.entaingroup.com)

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