Entain announced Gavin Isaacs as chief executive, effective 2 September 2024, ending a seven-month search. Interim chief executive Stella David will become chair after Barry Gibson retires on 30 September; Isaacs will step down as Games Global chair immediately but remain an independent non-executive director.
The leadership changes clarify Entain’s succession and Isaacs’s continuing role at Games Global.
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Entain has appointed Pierre Bouchut as its permanent non-executive chairman with immediate effect, the company said. Bouchut joined the board in December 2023 and became interim chair in February after Stella David took over as interim chief executive.
Entain has appointed Stella David as its permanent chief executive with immediate effect, the company said. David had been serving as interim chief executive for a second time; the appointment follows Gavin Isaacs’ departure in February after five months in the role.
MGM could revisit a bid for Entain or seek full ownership of its BetMGM joint venture, analysts said in a report. The report valued Entain at £10.8bn-£12.4bn and Entain’s 50% BetMGM stake at $4.2bn-$5.6bn; no new offer was announced.
Entain said Gavin Isaacs resigned as chief executive with immediate effect by mutual agreement, and appointed non-executive chair Stella David as interim CEO. Pierre Bouchut will serve as interim chair while the company searches for a permanent successor; Entain said it expects FY2024 EBITDA at the top of its £1,040m–£1,090m guidance range.
Galaxy Gaming said Gavin Isaacs will leave its board on 30 August to take up the Entain chief executive role on 2 September. The company said it will not immediately appoint a replacement and will consider filling the seat in the coming months. Entain interim chief executive Stella David is due to work alongside Isaacs before becoming chair after Barry Gibson’s retirement on 30 September.