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Andrew Rhodes

Andrew Rhodes

CEO, Commissioner · Gambling Commission

United Kingdom

Biography

Andrew Rhodes is the CEO and Commissioner of the UK Gambling Commission.


He joined in June 2021 as Interim CEO, confirmed permanently in June 2022, and appointed Commissioner in July 2023. He leads the "regulating gambling in the digital age" strategy, introducing affordability checks, advertising restrictions, and a mandatory levy for addiction treatment.


Previously, he held senior roles in the public sector. Andrew is ranked #29 in iGaming Express's Top 100 Most Influential People in iGaming.

Work experience

Chief Executive & Commissioner

Gambling Commission

06.2021 - Present

Chair

Swansea City AFC Foundation

08.2021 - Present

Registrar & Chief Operating Officer

Swansea University

04.2018 - 05.2021

Independent Member of RAF Air Command Audit Committee (Non-Executive)

Royal Air Force

08.2013 - 07.2020

Director General & Operations

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

03.2016 - 04.2018

Benefit Services Director

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

01.2015 - 03.2016

Chief Operating Officer

Food Standards Agency

08.2010 - 01.2015

Director of Products & Services

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

10.2005 - 08.2010

Principal Business Development & Systems Control Officer

Bridgend County Borough Council

07.2002 - 09.2005

Technology Solutions Consultant

PwC Consulting – People & Organization

2001 - 2002

Team Leader

NTL

08.1999 - 07.2001

Expert profile

Position

CEO, Commissioner

Company

Gambling Commission

Location

United Kingdom

Roles

C Level

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