Entain Appoints Rahul Welde to Board

Entain plc, the leading global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, announces the appointment of Rahul Welde as an independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment will take effect from 1 July 2022.

Rahul was most recently Executive Vice President of Global Digital Transformation at Unilever plc where he drove digital strategies for the Unilever brands. He is an Indian national and brings over 30 years’ experience in the global fast-moving consumer goods sector.

On appointment, Rahul will become a member of the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Committee.

Barry Gibson, Chairman of Entain, said: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Rahul to Entain. Rahul brings with him exceptional knowledge of customer experience excellence, ecommerce and digital transformation. I am confident that his skills and expertise will further enhance the Board’s ability to support and oversee the delivery of our strategy.”