Bobby Lavan is a betting and gaming finance executive. Since 2023 he has served as Chief Financial Officer of Entain plc, the FTSE-listed sports betting and gaming group whose brands include Ladbrokes, Coral, bwin and PartyPoker. He sits on Entain's executive leadership team and is responsible for the group's financial strategy, reporting, treasury, tax, capital allocation and investor relations.
Lavan moved to Entain from Australia's Tabcorp Holdings, where he was Chief Financial Officer from 2020 to 2023. At Tabcorp he oversaw the financial function during a period of significant structural change in Australian wagering and gaming. His time at Tabcorp followed a tenure at Flutter Entertainment / Paddy Power Betfair, where he held senior finance leadership roles including within its Australian betting operations.
Lavan's career has been built largely inside the global gambling industry. His experience spans listed-company finance, treasury, tax, strategy and investor relations across two of the world's largest betting groups as well as one of Australia's largest wagering operators. In his current role at Entain, he is part of a leadership team navigating regulatory change, market exits and the group's focus on regulated and safer-gambling markets.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Tabcorp | Chief Financial Officer | 2020-01-01 – 2023-01-01 |
| Bally's | Chief Financial Officer | – present |
| Entain | Chief Financial Officer | – present |