Our board and team

Chris is highly experienced in financial services and has worked across the public, private and non-profit sectors. He is currently Chair of the Money and Mental Health Advisory Board and the Financial Services Consumer Panel at the Financial Conduct Authority. He has previously chaired the Financial Inclusion Commission, served as the CEO of two national charities and was a Work and Pensions minister during his eight years as a Member of Parliament.

Kevin has a strong financial and commercial background with over 20 years of board level experience, most recently as Group Finance Director of the Prospects Group. His wider Board level responsibilities have included legal services, risk management and HR. Kevin is also non-executive Chairman of 3BM Ltd, an employee-owned company.

Ian brings extensive financial services experience to the Gamstop Board, having most recently served as Divisional Director at Nationwide Building Society. With a background spanning CTO and COO roles he has successfully bridged the gap between business strategy and technological execution. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Stafford Building Society and MDDUS and is Chair of Willowbrook Hospice and Trustee of The Brain Charity, reflecting his strong commitment to community and governance.

Mike Dixon is the CEO of the Liberal Democrats, having previously been the Chief Executive of Addaction and the Assistant Chief Executive of Citizens Advice. His depth of experience within the voluntary sector brings focus on the needs of the Gamstop service users.

Simon is the current Operator Board Director, replacing Roger Parkes in September 2021. Simon brings over 30 years’ experience of compliance and regulatory affairs within the gambling industry, currently as Chief Compliance Officer at Buzz Bingo and before that as UK Compliance Director for the Entain Group. Simon brings knowledge and experience of Safer Gambling-related policies and procedures from the industry and across all sectors within it.