Ricky Sandler appointed as Non-Executive Director at Entain

With immediate effect Ricky Sandler has been announced as the Non-Executive director by Entain. Entain is a renowned global sports betting and gaming conglomerate.

On the appointment Barry Gibson, Chairman of Entain, said: “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Ricky as he joins the Board of Entain. With his profound understanding of our industry and unwavering confidence in the excellence of our operations and considerable growth prospects, we anticipate gaining valuable insights and expertise from his contributions. We are eager to collaborate with Ricky as we continue our efforts to enhance value for all Entain shareholders.”

Mr Sandler is the founder , Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Eminence Capital LP.This highlights the wealth of experience he is bringing to Entain and thus making him the perfect fit for the role. Eminence Capital LP is a distinguished global investment management firm.

Ricky Sandler upon his appointment said: “Entain stands as a resilient enterprise boasting market-leading brands, an exceptional technological infrastructure, and formidable market positions across pivotal global regions. I am eager to collaborate with my esteemed fellow directors to steer Entain towards enduring success, fostering sustained value creation for its shareholders.”

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Additionally, under his new role, Mr Sandler will also serve as a valued member of the Company’s People & Governance and Capital Allocation committees. Under this he will collaborate to pinpoint an additional Non-Executive Director who aligns with the interests of both Eminence and the company.

Who is Entain?

Entain plc, formerly GVC Holdings, is an international sports betting and gaming group. It operates in more than 140 licenses in more than 40 territories globally both online and retail markets.

Who is Rick Sandler?

Rick Sandler is the founder of Eminence capital LP, which was launched in 1999.He serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, leading a team of 20 investment professionals all located in New York City. These include eight Portfolio Managers who have been at Eminence on average for thirteen years.