David Main
About David Main
David Main is an Area Manager at Entain, with extensive experience in the gaming and retail sectors, including previous roles at Ladbrokes Coral Group and Gala Coral Group. He holds a BSc in Computer and Mathematical Sciences from Teesside Polytechnique and has developed strategies to enhance operational effectiveness and customer service in his management roles.
Work at Entain
David Main has been serving as an Area Manager at Entain since 2021. In this role, he operates from Glasgow, Scotland, and manages a team that includes 14 multi-shop managers and 3 shop managers. His responsibilities include enhancing the behavioral skills of his team to drive success and ensuring a safe and secure environment for both staff and customers in the shops under his management.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Before joining Entain, David Main held several positions in the gaming industry. He worked at Ladbrokes Coral Group as a Regional Manager for Product Machines in 2017 for a duration of 5 months, overseeing operations in the North and North East Region. Prior to that, he served as an Area Manager at Gala Coral Group from 2011 to 2016, focusing on Scotland and the North of England. He also worked at Ladbrokes Coral PH as an Area Manager for 7 months in the North East from 2016 to 2017.
Career at Debenhams
David Main has extensive experience in retail management, having worked at Debenhams in various roles. He served as a Regional Commercial Manager from 2001 to 2003 in North England and Scotland. Additionally, he held the position of Profit Protection Manager from 2003 to 2009, and Finance Manager from 1984 to 1996, accumulating a total of 18 years of experience at Debenhams.
Education and Expertise
David Main studied at Teesside Polytechnique, where he earned a BSc in Computer and Mathematical Sciences from 1981 to 1984. His educational background also includes studies at Moorhead High School and Accrington Grammar School, as well as Accrington and Rossendale Tertiary College, where he focused on subjects such as Physics, Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Studies.
Achievements in Operational Management
Throughout his career, David Main has developed and implemented strategies to enhance operational effectiveness. He created a manpower planning strategy to maintain a stable workforce across 27 Ladbrokes and Coral Licence Betting Shops. He also initiated workshops aimed at improving customer service performance in the shops, and has consistently focused on minimizing the risk of losses through effective operational management.