Jette Nygaard-Andersen

Jette became CEO of Entain in January 2021, having previously served on Entain’s Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director from December 2019. In her role as a Non-Executive Director, Jette was involved in shaping the strategy and direction Entain set out in late 2020, positioning the business for sustainable growth by leading in innovation, safety and responsibility.

She has a broad background with over 20 years’ experience across operating in leadership and operational roles in media, entertainment and digital businesses in general, with experience of working with companies to disrupt industries through technology in international markets. From 2003 until March 2019 she held several senior executive and non-executive roles at Modern Times Group AB, a listed international entertainment group with a strong presence in Scandinavia and Central Europe, serving on the executive committee from 2011.

Jette currently serves on the board of Coloplast AS, a leading medical technology company listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, where she also serves as a member of the remuneration and nomination committees. She also formerly chaired the board of Astralis Group A/S, an international esports organisation, which has announced plans to list on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Denmark.