Joanne Bucci

Joanne Bucci is a highly experienced leader, strategist, and commercial professional with over two decades of experience as a senior director across various sectors, including media, sport, and the lottery and gaming industry. She is currently Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Winvia Entertainment Plc, a technology-led entertainment business focused on prize draw competitions and online gaming. Her appointment to this role began in 2025, and she was re-elected as a Director in June 2026. At Winvia, she also chairs the Nomination Committee and serves on the Remuneration Committee.

Beyond her role at Winvia Entertainment Plc, Ms. Bucci also serves as Chair of audioadpro's board and is Chief Executive Officer at The Jewish Chronicle Ltd.. Her extensive career includes significant leadership positions such as Managing Director at People's Postcode Lottery, a role where she was instrumental in fundraising for good causes. She also previously served as Chair for The Lotteries Council, advocating for charity lottery reforms.

Earlier in her career, Bucci held the position of Deputy Chief Executive at Leicester City Football Club Ltd.. Her background in media includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Wireless Group Ltd., General Manager at Sun Newspapers, Inc., Group Commercial Managing Director at Capital Radio Group (GCap PLC), and Managing Director of Century Radio. Throughout her diverse career, Ms. Bucci's leadership style is characterized by a collaborative approach, focusing on purpose, audiences, and people, with a strong emphasis on delivery and adaptability.