Entain appoints Andrew Vouris as permanent CEO for Australia & New Zealand. Andrew Vouris, who has been acting as interim CEO since June, has now been officially appointed as the permanent CEO of Entain Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). He steps into the role following the departure of previous CEO Dean Shannon, who left on
Entain appoints Andrew Vouris as permanent CEO for Australia & New Zealand.
Andrew Vouris, who has been acting as interim CEO since June, has now been officially appointed as the permanent CEO of Entain Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). He steps into the role following the departure of previous CEO Dean Shannon, who left on 30 June, acknowledging it was time for a change.
Vouris brings nearly two decades(17 years) of experience in wagering, operations, and innovation. After a global search for the right candidate, Entain confirmed Vouris as the permanent leader, recognizing his proven track record and deep understanding of the market.
Vouris commented on the role of permanent CEO in a statement:
“I am grateful for this opportunity, and the responsibility that I have been given. My priority is to embed a ‘win, but not at all costs’ culture and get back to the basics of selling bets. I will also be focusing on leading innovation in our sector while protecting our customers.”
Vouris spent close to a decade at Tabcorp, including time as general manager of its wagering division, before moving on to serve as chief operating officer at Entain Esports from October 2021 to March 2024.
Stella David, Entain group CEO, shared on the appointment:
“Andrew stood out as the right leader for Entain ANZ. His leadership as interim CEO has demonstrated his commitment to our people, our partners and to building a sustainable, compliance-led and customer-focused culture. Andrew has made great progress since he arrived at Entain and I am very much looking forward to continuing working with him.”
Vouris takes the permanent CEO role at a crucial time for Entain ANZ, with legal challenges in Australia and new opportunities in New Zealand, putting the business in a strong position for growth under his leadership.