Allwyn, the organization poised to assume control of the UK National Lottery, has designated Sharon Doherty and Victoria McKenzie-Gould as autonomous non-executive board members. Both individuals possess a wealth of expertise and will be crucial in facilitating a seamless handover when Allwyn takes the reins in February 2024.
Doherty, presently the Chief People and Places Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, has a robust history in technology and digital advancement, making her well-suited to supervise the modernization efforts of the National Lottery. McKenzie-Gould, leveraging her background as Corporate Affairs Director at Marks & Spencer, is aptly prepared to manage the intricacies of public and stakeholder engagement for an entity as high-profile as the National Lottery.
Both women conveyed their excitement about their new positions, highlighting their dedication to prioritizing customers and guaranteeing the lottery continues to be a beneficial influence within the UK.
Allwyns Chairman, Justin King, shared his enthusiasm for the addition of Victoria and Sharon to their group of top-tier specialists. He stressed their vital contribution in executing a clear and compelling bid for the fourth National Lottery permit. King underscored Allwyn’s dedication to a varied board that delivers pragmatic supervision and responsibility, effectively tackling the intricacies of such a large-scale endeavor.
