Jette Nygaard-Andersen Explained

Jette Nygaard-Andersen
Nationality:	Danish
Education:	University of Copenhagen
Occupation:	Business executive
former CEO, Entain
Term:	January 2021-December 2023
Predecessor:	Shay Segev
Successor:	Stella David

Jette Nygaard-Andersen (born 22 October 1968) is a Danish business executive and was the chief executive of Entain from January 2021 to December 2023.^[1]

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. In January 2021, she was appointed to chief executive officer of Entain, becoming the first female CEO of a UK-listed betting company. She stood down as CEO in December 2023, and was succeeded by Stella David.^[7]

She was named on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women in 2023.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Board of Directors. 2021-11-24. Entain. en-GB.
2. Web site: Jette Nygaard Andersen . Opener . 21 January 2021.
3. Web site: Entain appoint Jette Nygaard-Andersen as new chief executive | Horse Racing News | Racing Post. www.racingpost.com.
4. Web site: GVC.AT Company Profile & Executives - Entain PLC - Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com.
5. News: Jolly. Jasper. 21 January 2021. Ladbrokes owner Entain appoints female chief executive. The Guardian. 21 January 2021.
6. News: Agini. Samuel. Hancock. Alice. 2021-01-15. Entain poised to appoint first female boss of a UK-listed betting group. Financial Times. 2021-11-24.
7. News: Sweney . Mark . Davies . Rob . Jette Nygaard-Andersen steps down as boss of betting group Entain . 13 December 2023 . The Guardian . 13 December 2023.
8. Web site: Most Powerful Women . Fortune . en.