Linda Simmonds
About Linda Simmonds
Linda Simmonds serves as the Leadership and Performance Manager at Entain, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in the gaming industry, she previously worked in various managerial and HR roles at Coral, GVC Group, and Ladbrokes Coral PH.
Work at Entain
Linda Simmonds has been serving as the Leadership and Performance Manager at Entain since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing leadership capabilities and driving performance across the organization. Her tenure at Entain has allowed her to leverage her extensive experience in the gaming and betting industry to foster a culture of continuous improvement and development.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Before joining Entain, Linda Simmonds accumulated significant experience in the gaming sector. She worked at Coral as an Area Manager from 2005 to 2021, overseeing operations in Wales and Shropshire for 16 years. Additionally, she held the position of Learning Business Partner at GVC Group for one year in 2020, where she contributed to learning initiatives in Nottingham, England.
Regional HR Business Partner Role
Linda Simmonds served as the Regional HR Business Partner at Ladbrokes Coral PH from 2015 to 2020. In this capacity, she managed HR functions across Scotland and the North West, focusing on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives. Her role involved supporting leadership teams and enhancing employee engagement.
Learning and Development Expertise
Linda's expertise in learning and development is highlighted by her role as Learning Development Manager - Retail at GVC Group from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she was responsible for developing training programs aimed at improving staff performance and operational efficiency in retail settings.
Educational Background
Linda Simmonds attended Prestwick Academy from 1990 to 1995. This educational foundation contributed to her professional development and equipped her with the skills necessary for her subsequent roles in the gaming and HR sectors.