Jette Nygaard-Andersen
Jette Nygaard-Andersen (born 22 October 1968) is a Danish business executive and the chief executive of Entain.[1]
Jette Nygaard-Andersen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 October 1968 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | University of Copenhagen |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Title | CEO, Entain |
| Term | January 2021- |
| Predecessor | Shay Segev |
Early life
Nygaard-Andersen was born on 22 October 1968.[2] She has a master's degree in business, finance and economics from the University of Copenhagen.[3][4]
Career
She has chaired the Danish e-sports team owner Astralis. She has had senior roles at Modern Times Group, a Swedish media company, employed for 16 years.[5][6]
In 2019, Nygaard-Andersen was appointed been a non-executive director of Entain.[5] In January 2021, she was appointed to chief executive officer of Entain, becoming the first female CEO of a UK-listed betting company.[6]
References
- "Board of Directors". Entain. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- "Jette Nygaard Andersen". Opener. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- "Entain appoint Jette Nygaard-Andersen as new chief executive | Horse Racing News | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- "GVC.AT Company Profile & Executives - Entain PLC - Wall Street Journal". www.wsj.com.
- Jolly, Jasper (21 January 2021). "Ladbrokes owner Entain appoints female chief executive". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- Agini, Samuel; Hancock, Alice (15 January 2021). "Entain poised to appoint first female boss of a UK-listed betting group". Financial Times. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
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