Marcus Boyle, the chair of the Gambling Commission, has announced he will step down from his position on January 31, 2025.
Boyle joined the commission in September 2021, succeeding Bill Moyes, with a five-year term originally set. However, he will exit the role a year and a half earlier than planned, and no successor has been named yet.
During his three-year tenure, Boyle oversaw the implementation of the white paper for the review of the Gambling Act 2005.
He also witnessed Allwyn take over as the new operator of the UK National Lottery in 2022, succeeding the long-standing Camelot, marking only the second operator to secure the licence since the state-franchised prize draw started in 1994.
Additionally, Boyle served part-time on the board of the cabinet office as a non-executive board member from 2023 until earlier this year.
Boyle, a former member of Deloitte’s board and chief operating officer from June 2021 to November 2020, is currently a partner at Freston Ventures, a UK investment firm.
In a statement, the Gambling Commission expressed gratitude to Boyle for his leadership, dedication, and contributions, noting that he leaves the regulator in a “strong position with a clearly defined path forward”.
UK minister for gambling, Baroness Twycross, remarked: “The past three years have been pivotal for the Commission as it advances measures established in the Gambling Act review and initiates the fourth National Lottery licence.
“I am thankful for Marcus’s hard work and dedication to the Gambling Commission and public service during his tenure and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Earlier this year, the Gambling Commission introduced a three-year strategy aimed at enhancing transparency and data usage through 2027.
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