Three big changes are coming to Entain, and the Entain CFO succession is now officially underway. The company has set out a clear handover plan as long-serving CFO and Deputy CEO Rob Wood prepares to step aside. And with a new finance chief lined up, the Group is already mapping out its next phase.

  • Entain said Rob Wood will step down as Group CFO and Group Deputy CEO in 2026 after 13 years with the business. He will leave the Board on 6 March 2026 but stay with the Group until June to manage the handover. The Entain CFO succession plan positions him as a key figure in the transition period.

  • The company has appointed Michael Snape as its next Group CFO and Board Executive Director, effective 6 March 2026. Snape will join as CFO Designate in February 2026 to prepare for the role. According to Entain, his arrival supports the wider roadmap for strengthening financial operations.

  • Snape brings more than 20 years of senior financial experience from multinational and complex organisations. He most recently served as Group CFO at International Distribution Services, where he helped lead its de-listing and sale. His background also includes senior finance roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.

  • Group CEO Stella David thanked Wood for his contribution, saying his “expertise and dedication have helped us to successfully transform into the global business we are today.” She added that Snape’s leadership and international experience “will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategic priorities.”

  • Outgoing CFO Wood said it had been a “privilege and a pleasure” to work at Entain for 13 years. He said the Group and BetMGM now have “a pathway to long term success well established,” making this the right time to hand over responsibilities. He stated he is confident Entain has “an extremely bright future.”

  • Incoming CFO Snape said he is “thrilled to be joining Entain at such an exciting time” and looks forward to working with the leadership team. He said his focus will be on delivering value for all stakeholders. His comments reflect the operational expectations tied to the Entain CFO succession roadmap.

  • Entain also confirmed year-to-date trading is in line with market expectations for FY25. The Group plans to release its FY2025 results on 5 March 2026. No changes were signalled to current guidance.

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