Stella David named permanent CEO of Entain

Entain has officially named Stella David as its permanent CEO, stepping into the role with immediate effect.
While this is Stella David’s first full-time appointment, she is no stranger to Entain. Joining the board as a non-executive director in 2021, she was later appointed Chair in April 2024. However, she stepped down from that position earlier this year to assume interim CEO duties, following Gavin Isaacs’ departure.
Stella David commented on her appointment:
“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 CEO as we accelerate our journey of improvement. Entain is a great business with significant potential. I am confident in its ability to deliver further success in the future.”
Pierre Bouchut, Interim Chair at Entain, praised the decision:
“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. Her appointment provides consistency and stability as the business pursues its many growth opportunities.”
Stella David’s appointment comes at a strong moment for Entain, which reported a 9% rise in net gaming revenue in Q1, thanks to robust online performance and the BetMGM partnership.