Allwyn Appoints Sharon Doherty and Victoria McKenzie-Gould to Board in Preparation for National Lottery Takeover

The UK National Lottery’s designated successor, Allwyn, has welcomed Sharon Doherty and Victoria McKenzie-Gould as board members. Both bring extensive backgrounds: Doherty from her tenure at Lloyds Banking Group and McKenzie-Gould from her position at Marks & Spencer. Their expertise will be key in facilitating a seamless handover when Allwyn formally assumes the lottery operation in February 2024. Both are dedicated to prioritizing lottery participants and are enthusiastic about introducing a fresh chapter for the National Lottery.

Justin King, Allwyn’s Chairman, expressed great enthusiasm about welcoming Victoria and Sharon to the team. He emphasized their extensive experience, which would be crucial in ensuring a smooth handover as they strive to secure the fourth National Lottery permit. Their meticulous nature and thorough preparation will be essential throughout this endeavor.

King highlighted the significance of assembling a diverse board, stating that it not only enhances their corporate governance by providing supervision and guaranteeing responsibility but also equips them with a variety of viewpoints necessary to effectively address the intricacies inherent in such a large-scale undertaking.”