A senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to join the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team.
Sarah Fox will be seconded from DCMS to lead the Commission’s Policy and Research and Statistics functions and National Lottery regulation.
The announcement follows recent changes in the senior team at the Gambling Commission, including the departure of Tim Miller.
Sarah has led the Gambling and Lotteries team at DCMS for four years covering the gambling white paper and its implementation, the transition and implementation of the 4th National Lottery Licence, and policy oversight for areas such as society lotteries and horse racing.
She has over 23 years’ experience in the Civil Service which includes operational, strategic and policy roles in the Home Office, Department of Health and Social Care, Cabinet Office, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and DCMS.
Sarah is also the senior champion on disability in DCMS – supporting the staff network and using her own experiences to improve the disability confidence of the organisation.
Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted to welcome Sarah to the Commission.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have someone with Sarah’s experience joining us. The Commission has an ambitious strategy so having someone who is already working across the gambling and lotteries sector will be invaluable.
“Sarah’s role will be a vital one as we complete the final stages of the implementation of the white paper, assess the impacts of these changes, and continue to ensure the interests of National Lottery players are protected and that returns to Good Causes are maximised.”
Sarah Fox said: “Over the last four years I’ve seen first-hand the work of the Commission, and the expertise, talent and enthusiasm of its teams. So much has been achieved over a time that has been significant for the gambling sector and everyone with an interest in it.
“The opportunity to cross over to the Commission and help the team continue making gambling safer, fairer and crime free is one I am really excited to take.”
