New Commissioners Appointed to the UK Gambling Commission

In a significant development for the UK's regulatory landscape, the country's Gambling Commission has welcomed seven new commissioners to its ranks. These appointments were confirmed by the UK's culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, and are set to play a pivotal role in ensuring the fairness and safety of gambling practices in England and Wales.

Charles Counsell, former Chief Executive of The Pensions Regulator from April 2019 to March 2023, joins the commission. During his tenure, he implemented the regulator's first equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy, as well as climate change strategies.

Helen Dodds, an international lawyer, consultant, and board member, adds her extensive legal expertise to the commission. She brings a wealth of knowledge from the international legal arena.

Sheree Howard, currently the Executive Director of Risk and Compliance Oversight at the Financial Conduct Authority, brings her regulatory acumen to the commission, ensuring responsible gambling practices.

Claudia Mortimore, with over a decade of experience in senior positions within the enforcement division of the Financial Reporting Council, plays a crucial role in upholding financial integrity within the industry.

Lloydette Bai-Marrow, an anti-corruption expert and economic crime lawyer, serves as the founding partner of Parametric Global Consulting, an economic crime investigations consultancy. Her dedication extends to chairing the board of Spotlight on Corruption, a UK-based anti-corruption charity. Additionally, she is a co-founder and director of the Black Women in Leadership network (BWIL).

Helen Phillips, an experienced executive and non-executive, brings a career spanning the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Her current non-executive appointments include chair of NHS Professionals Ltd and chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

David Rossington, a former civil servant who once served as acting director-general at the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, brings valuable insights into the workings of government and regulation.

These seven commissioners will work closely with Gambling Commission chair Marcus Boyle and four other commissioners to ensure the industry adheres to licensing objectives. With their diverse backgrounds and expertise, they are poised to make significant contributions to the regulation of gambling in the UK.