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1J M Barry Gibson2Chairman3Provides effective leadership of the Board 4and promotes the highest standards of 5corporate governance practices.6Leads the Board in providing strong 7strategic oversight and setting the Board’s 8agenda, culture and values. 9Leads the Board in challenging 10management’s thinking and proposals, 11and fosters open and constructive debate 12among Directors. 13Maintains internal and external 14relationships with key stakeholders, and 15communicates shareholders’ views to 16the Board. 17Organises periodic monitoring and 18evaluation, including externally facilitated 19evaluation, of the performance of the Board, 20its committees and individual Directors. 21Leads on succession planning for the 22Board and its committees, ensuring 23appointments reflect diverse cultures, skills 24and experiences.25Senior Independent Director26Pierre Bouchut27Independent Non-Executive Director  28& Senior Independent Director29Supports the Chairman, acting as 30intermediary for Non-Executive Directors 31when required.32Leads the Non-Executive Directors 33in evaluating the performance of the 34Chairman, supporting the clear division of 35responsibility between the Chairman and 36the Chief Executive Officer. 37Listens to shareholders’ views if they have 38concerns that cannot be resolved through 39the normal channels. Leads an orderly 40succession process for the Chairman.41Non-Executive Directors42Constructively challenge and contribute to the development and approval of Group strategy. 43Challenge and oversee the performance of management. 44Ensures that financial information is accurate and that both controls and the system of risk 45management are effective and robust.46Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of culture. Maintain internal and external 47relationships with the Group’s key stakeholders.48Stella David49Interim Chief Executive Officer50Leads and directs the implementation of the 51Group’s business strategy, embedding the 52organisation’s culture and values. 53Leads the Group Executive Committee with 54responsibility for the day-to-day operations 55of the Group and financial performance. 56Maintains relationships with key internal 57and external stakeholders including the 58Chairman, the Board, customers, regulators 59and shareholders. 60Maintains responsibility and accountability 61for the Group’s and its employees’ 62compliance with applicable laws, codes, 63rules and regulations, good market practice 64and Entain’s own standards.65Executive directorsThe Chairman66Rob Wood67Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO68Supports the Group Chief Executive in 69developing and implementing the Group 70strategy and recommends the annual 71budget and long-term strategic plan. 72Leads the Finance function and is 73responsible for effective financial reporting, 74including the effectiveness of the processes 75and controls, to ensure the financial control 76framework is robust and fit for purpose. 77Maintains relationships with key 78stakeholders including shareholders.79Leads the Disclosure Committee to 80ensure the Group meets its disclosure and 81reporting requirements pursuant to the 82Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rules 83and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency 84Rules, as well as complying with UK Market 85Abuse Regulations.86Board composition, roles and attendance in 202387The Chairman is committed to ensuring the highest standards of Board effectiveness. A key mechanism to drive this is the appropriate 88composition and balance of individuals.89The Board is comprised of a majority of independent directors, who provide an independent perspective, constructive challenge and 90monitor performance and delivery of the strategy within risk appetite and the controls set by the Board.91Entain plc Annual Report 2023 95921 Overview 8 Strategic report 88 Governance 140 Financial statements