Andrew Vouris has been confirmed as the new permanent CEO of Entain Australia & New Zealand, following his interim leadership since June.
He succeeds Dean Shannon, who stepped down on 30 June, stating it was the right moment for change.
Vouris secured the position after a global search and brings 17 years of expertise in wagering, operations, and innovation. His career includes nearly a decade at Tabcorp, where he was general manager of the wagering division, and more recently, serving as chief operating officer at Entain Esports from October 2021 to March 2024.
Andrew Vouris, CEO of Entain Australia & New Zealand, mentioned:
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.
Stella David, CEO Entain group, mentioned:
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’ confirmation as permanent CEO comes at a pivotal time for Entain ANZ, amid ongoing legal challenges in Australia and the emergence of a new monopoly in New Zealand.
In its Q2 results, Entain reported a 7% year-on-year decline in Australian online revenue. During the August earnings call, the company addressed its legal dispute with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), which launched proceedings in December over alleged “serious and systemic” breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
Entain noted that the £50 million ($67.4 million) provision recorded in its Q2 accounts was purely an accounting entry and not earmarked as a potential fine. Mediation with Austrac remains ongoing, with no further developments expected until those discussions are resolved.
