The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed the permanent appointment of Andrew Rhodes as CEO. Rhodes has served as Interim CEO since Joining the Commission in June 2021, having previously held senior executive roles at Swansea University, the Department 0f Work & Pensions and the Food Standards Agency.
Rhodes took over at the head of the Gambling Commission from Neil McArthur, who stepped down as CEO in March 2021.
A Gambling Commission spokesperson said: “Now the Commission’s permanent Chief Executive, Andrew will continue to work closely with Chair, Marcus Boyle, the Board of Commissioners and the Commission’s senior leadership team to ensure Great Britain’s gambling industry is regulated strongly and effectively.”