Allwyn, the organization set to take over the UK National Lottery in February 2024, has unveiled a significant restructuring of its UK leadership team. The CEO of Allwyn, Robert Chvátal, has introduced the new UK team members who will play pivotal roles in overseeing the National Lottery and its operations.
New Allwyn CEO and Leadership Team:
Effective October 1, 2023, Andria Vidler will assume the role of CEO at Allwyn. Vidler brings with her extensive experience, having previously served as EMEA CEO of Tag Worldwide and as CEO of EMI in the UK and Ireland. Vidler’s leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of the National Lottery.
Accompanying Vidler in this new leadership structure are the following key appointments:
Gaby Heppner-Logan as Chief Assurance and Participant Protection Officer
Lucy Buckley as Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Novak as interim Chief Data Officer
Alan Artz as Chief Financial Officer
Sam Sheriff as Chief People Officer
Mark Smith as Chief Technology Officer
Alastair Ruxton as Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer
Chvátal’s Perspective:
Robert Chvátal expressed confidence in the newly appointed UK CEO and her team, highlighting their impressive expertise and strong commitment to enhancing returns to Good Causes through the National Lottery. Chvátal and Andria Vidler are eager to collaborate with this talented team to fulfill the mission of benefiting communities across the UK.
Transition from Current Leadership:
The current Co-CEOs, Neil Brocklehurst and Clare Swindell, will depart from their roles after assisting the incoming CEO and her team with the transition. Chvátal acknowledged their contributions and praised the entire Camelot leadership team for their dedicated support of The National Lottery over the years.
Allwyn’s Vision for the National Lottery:
Allwyn’s takeover of the UK National Lottery represents a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to delivering enhanced lottery experiences and increasing contributions to Good Causes. With its newly appointed leadership team, Allwyn is poised to usher in a new era for the National Lottery.
The restructuring of Allwyn’s UK leadership team signifies a strategic move to strengthen the management and operations of the UK National Lottery. With experienced leaders at the helm, Allwyn is well-positioned to continue its mission of benefiting communities and maximizing the positive impact of the National Lottery in the UK.