Entain has appointed Stella David as permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, after serving as Interim CEO since February 2025.
Stella David joined Entain’s board back in 2021 and was appointed interim CEO in February 2025, succeeding Gaving Isaacs, who occupied the position for five months.
Pierre Bouchut, Interim Chair of Entain, praised David’s experience as a seasoned business leader with an impeccable reputation and a commendable record of achievement across several industries.
Moreover, Bouchut stated that David is the perfect individual for the job, as her appointment will undeniably provide consistency with Entain’s global expansion strategy and new growth possibilities.
David issued an official statement stating she was honoured to be at the helm of such an esteemed brand, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to boosting Entain’s operations. Moreover, she said that she is confident in the potential of the company to deliver value and build on its recent positive progress.
Pierre Bouchut, Interim Chair of Entain, said:
The Board is delighted to have appointed Stella as CEO. She is an accomplished and commercial business leader with a long track record of success across multiple industries. Stella has played a pivotal role in shaping, implementing and executing the ongoing delivery of Entain’s strategy to drive value for our shareholders. She is highly regarded by our stakeholders, and her appointment provides consistency and stability as the business pursues its many growth opportunities.
Stella David, CEO of Entain, said:
Entain has a clear strategy, and we are making great strides in strengthening our operational capabilities. Having taken the time to reflect, I am hugely excited to be leading the business going forward as Entain’s CEO as we accelerate our journey of improvement. Entain is a great business with significant potential, and I am confident in its ability to deliver further success in the future.
Additionally, David will also retain her role at the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings as Non-Executive Chair. As per Entain, David’s contract will remain consistent with the contract arrangements that will see the new CEO receive an annual salary of $1.2 million (£905,000), plus incentives in line with shareholder-approved policies.
The Board of Directors of Entain plc as at the date of this announcement is as follows:
- Pierre Bouchut, Interim Chair of the Board
- Stella David, Chief Executive Officer
- Rob Wood, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO
- David Satz, Senior Independent Director
- Amanda Brown, Independent Non-Executive Director
- Virginia McDowell, Independent Non-Executive Director
- Rahul Welde, Independent Non-Executive Director
- Ricky Sandler, Non-Executive Director
- Helen Ashton, Independent Non-Executive Director
As a leading brand, Entain runs an extensive portfolio of globally-renowned gaming and betting brands across multiple regulated markets, and is also a 50% owner of BetMGM in a joint venture with MGM Resorts International.
Entain has been on a constant mission to both expand into new regulated markets and cement its presence in existing ones, all while maintaining a strong focus on responsible gambling and safer play practices.
