# Entain plc Appoint Ricky Sandler as a Non-Executive Director

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/entain-plc-appoint-ricky-sandler-as-a-non-executive-director/4121137300
- Published: 2024-01-03T07:24:37+00:00
- Author: Emily Johnson

**[Entain plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/entain-plc/ent.l)**(
LON:ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group, has announced the appointment
of Ricky Sandler as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Mr. Sandler is the founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
of Eminence Capital LP, a global investment management organisation.

Mr. Sandler will also become a member of the Company’s People & Governance and Capital
Allocation committees.  As a member of the People and Governance committee, Entain
and Mr. Sandler will work together to identify an additional Non-Executive Director
mutually agreeable to Eminence and the company.

**Barry Gibson, Chairman of Entain Plc, said:** _“I am pleased to welcome Ricky 
to the Board of Entain.  Ricky has a deep knowledge of our business and a firm belief
in the quality of our operations and substantial growth opportunities.  We look 
forward to benefiting from his perspectives and expertise as we work to drive value
for all Entain shareholders.”_

**Ricky Sandler** said: _“Entain is a robust business with market-leading brands,
a unique technology platform, and enviable positions in key geographies around the
world.  I look forward to working with my fellow directors to help Entain achieve
long-term success and create lasting value for its shareholders.”_

**Corporate Governance Information**

Under the provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code, Mr. Sandler will not be
considered an independent Non-Executive Director.

In connection with his appointment, the Company, Eminence Capital and Mr. Sandler
have entered into a relationship agreement, including customary governance, standstill
and voting provisions.  A summary of the main terms of the agreement is available
at [www.entaingroup.com/about-entain/corporate-governance/ned-relationship-agreement/](http://www.entaingroup.com/about-entain/corporate-governance/ned-relationship-agreement/)

Entain plc (LON: ENT) is a FTSE100 company and is one of the world’s largest sports
betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector. The Group
owns a comprehensive portfolio of established brands; Sports brands include BetCity,
bwin, Coral, Crystalbet, Eurobet, Ladbrokes, Neds, Sportingbet, Sports Interaction,
STS, SuperSport and TAB NZ; Gaming brands include Foxy Bingo, Gala, GiocoDigitale,
Ninja Casino, Optibet, Partypoker and PartyCasino. The Group owns proprietary technology
across all its core product verticals and in addition to its B2C operations provides
services to a number of third-party customers on a B2B basis.

The Group has a 50/50 joint venture, BetMGM, a leader in sports betting and iGaming
in the US. Entain provides the technology and capabilities which power BetMGM as
well as exclusive games and products, specially developed at its in-house gaming
studios. The Group is tax resident in the UK and is the only global operator to 
exclusively operate in domestically regulated or regulating markets operating in
over 40 territories.

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