Gambling giant has made yet another addition to its team, naming the experienced as an independent non-executive director. As someone with decades of corporate and business experience, she will be a valuable addition to Entain’s board. In addition to becoming an independent NED, Ashton will also join Entain’s Audit Committee.
The new hire has some 30 years of experience with both public and private companies. A chartered management accountant, she also boasts an impressive track record in global business and financial services and is well-versed in high-growth businesses. Before joining Entain’s team as an independent NED, Ashton served as chief financial officer of the online fashion giant ASOS.
She has also worked for a variety of other British companies, including ASDA, Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group. In addition to that, Ashton is also currently working for JD Sports Fashion, serving as a NED and chair of the business’ Audit & Risk Committee. , chairman of Entain’s board of directors, welcomed the new appointee to the Entain family.
He lauded Ashton’s rich expertise in the retail, digital and financial sectors and praised her board experience. As part of the continued strengthening of the Entain Board, I am confident that Helen will further enhance the Board’s ability to support and oversee the delivery of our strategy. Gibson’s appointment notably comes a month before the publishing of Entain’s next interim report.
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