Entain appoints Pierre Bouchut as senior independent director

Entain has announced changes to its board of directors following last week’s appointment of Stella David as interim chief executive.

David was named interim chief executive of the London-listed betting and gaming operator on 13 December, vacating her role as a senior independent director.

She will be replaced on the board by Pierre Bouchut, whose previous roles include executive vice president and chief financial officer of Belgian multinational retailer Delhaize Group, and CFO and executive director of growth markets at Carrefour.

Bouchut currently serves on the board of directors of parcel delivery firm GeoPost, French renewable energy producer Albioma and fragrances firm Firmenich, among others.

Alongside the appointment of Bouchut, Virginia McDowell has been appointed as chair of the board’s remuneration committee.

“On behalf of the Board, I am delighted that Pierre has agreed to take on the role of Senior Independent Director to replace Stella,” said Barry Gibson, chairman of Entain. “His extensive board experience and knowledge of the Company makes him ideally placed for the role of Senior Independent Director. 

“I am also grateful to Virginia and Rahul that they have agreed to take on these additional responsibilities.”

Shares in Entain plc. (LSE:ENT) closed at 977.20 pence per share in London Monday.