David Foster
About David Foster
David Foster serves as the Director of International Regulatory Affairs at Entain and has been a Board Member at the Netherlands Online Gambling Association since 2014. He possesses extensive experience in regulatory affairs and advocacy within the international betting and gaming sectors.
Work at Entain
David Foster serves as the Director of International Regulatory Affairs at Entain, a position he has held since 2021. He has been a member of Entain's Senior Leadership Team since the same year. In this role, he plays a significant part in shaping the company's regulatory affairs strategy and political engagement efforts across Europe and other regions. Prior to this position, he was the Head of Regulatory Affairs at Entain from 2019 to 2021. His work at Entain focuses on navigating the complexities of international regulatory environments in the betting and gaming sectors.
Education and Expertise
David Foster holds a Bachelor's Degree in European Studies and Modern Languages from the University of Bath, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also participated in an Erasmus Exchange Programme at Sapienza Università di Roma in 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in regulatory risk analysis and corporate positioning. Foster's strong foundation in lobbying and advocacy enhances his ability to influence international government affairs within the betting and gaming industry.
Background
Foster's professional background includes various roles in regulatory affairs and public policy. He worked as a Parliamentary Advisor at the European Parliament from 2009 to 2011. Following this, he served as the UK & EU Policy Officer at Sport + Recreation Alliance from 2011 to 2014. He then held positions at Betfair and Paddy Power Betfair as Public Affairs Manager from 2014 to 2019. His extensive experience in these roles has contributed to his understanding of the regulatory landscape in the gambling sector.
Achievements
David Foster has been actively involved in several organizations related to the gambling industry. He has been a Board Member of the Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) since 2014 and has served on the Board of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) since 2021. Additionally, he was a Board Member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) from 2017 to 2024. His contributions to these organizations reflect his commitment to advancing regulatory standards and practices in the international betting and gaming sectors.