Entain Appoints Sheila Bangalore as Non-Executive Director

(AsiaGameHub) –   Sheila Bangalore’s appointment brings Entain’s board back to its full strength of 11 members following Ricky Sandler’s exit.

UK-based Entain, a London-listed gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Sheila Bangalore as a non-executive director—filling the vacancy left just over three weeks ago when Ricky Sandler resigned. With Bangalore’s arrival, the board of the parent company behind Ladbrokes and Coral returns to its complete complement of 11 members.

Bangalore has expertise in gaming, hospitality, and technology, plus legal experience gained early in her career at the United States Courts and the U.S. Senate. Her professional background includes senior roles at Bally Technologies and Aristocrat, before she took on the position of chief strategy officer at MP Materials, a Las Vegas-based manufacturing firm.

Currently, she serves as CEO of consultancy Artemis Endeavors and has held board positions at Games Global, Alliance Entertainment, Principal Mineral, Nasdaq, StoneAge Waterblast Tools, Athena Alliance, and McLaren Technologies Acquisition Corporation.

Sandler left the board after closing his hedge fund, Eminence Capital, which had been Entain’s third-largest shareholder with a 6.5% stake.

Pierre Bouchut, chair of Entain, commented: “Sheila has a strong track record of executive and non-executive experience across multiple sectors, particularly in the gaming industry. I am confident that the board will benefit from Sheila’s judgment, rigor, and breadth of expertise as Entain continues to execute its strategy.”

Speculation about a potential sale persists as Entain’s share price has fallen by around 30% so far this year. Last month’s hike in the UK’s remote gaming tax to 40% has added to the company’s challenges. The group has announced the closure of one-third of its Ladbrokes shops in Ireland, while its U.S. joint venture with MGM faces growing competition from prediction markets.

Despite these headwinds, the group reported a 3% rise in revenue to £5.25bn in 2025, with UK and Ireland revenue up 6% to £2.19bn. The company posted a statutory post-tax deficit of £681m.