Nick Rust to step down as Gambling Commission’s Chair of Industry Forum
He will be passing on the role when his agreed two-year term comes to an end in November.
Key points:
– Nick Rust has been Chair of the Industry Forum since its creation
– It was created to improve the Commission’s understanding of operator insights
– The new Chair has not yet been announced
Nick Rust, the Gambling Commission’s Chair of Industry Forum, has announced that he will be stepping down from the position in November.
Rust was vital in the creation and development of the Forum, which was used to support the voices of the wider industry during reforms in the sector.
Reflecting on his role, Rust said: “It’s been a privilege to Chair the Industry Forum and help the Commission’s Executives and Board to gain insights on policy and operational performance from an industry perspective.
“I’m pleased with the work the Forum has delivered and believe it has helped the Commission better understand the implications of its existing and planned policies for consumers and industry operators.
“I’d like to thank my fellow Forum members for their work and also the Gambling Commission team who support the Forum. I look forward to seeing how the Industry Forum continues to support the Commission to achieve its regulatory aims.”
The new Chair has not been named yet, and the Gambling Commission states that further updates will follow.
Helen Child, Head of Governance at the Commission, commented: “Nick has been instrumental in the creation of the Forum, helping to develop and embed it into the Commission’s expert groups.
“I have very much enjoyed working with him as we established the Forum, and I would like to thank Nick for his hard work in getting the group to this point. We wish him well for the future.”
Recently, the Gambling Commission published an update on the second stage of its financial risk assessment pilot.
Good to know: The Industry Forum was first announced on 14 September 2023 with the intention to share industry views on areas a such as account management, consultations and the Commission’s data programme
Andrew Rhodes, Gambling Commission CEO, added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with both Nick and the Forum over the last two years.
“Nick has been such a valuable sounding board, a constant fount of knowledge and insight and a great support to me personally.”
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