Entain has announced the appointment of Pierre Bouchut as non-executive chairman following his appointment as interim chair six months ago.
Bouchut assumes the permanent role with immediate effect, having served on the board of directors of Entain since December 2023.
He took over as interim chair of Entain in February after former chair Stella David was named interim CEO of Entain to replace Gavin Isaacs, with David’s appointment made permanent in April.
Entain senior independent director David Satz 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.”
Bouchut said of his appointment: “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.”
Shares in Entain plc. (LSE:ENT) closed at 936.40 pence per share in London Monday.