UK-based GambleAware has announced the appointment of Peter Holt as the charity’s new chief financial officer (CFO).
Holt previously spent almost 10 years as finance director at NHS Health Education England for the areas of London and South East – responsible for a £1.2bn budget.
His combined knowledge and experience is expected to complement GambleAware’s national strategy to curb gambling-related harms.
Marc Etches, GambleAware CEO, commented: “We are delighted to have Peter join GambleAware.
“His extensive health-related experience will further enhance the outstanding expertise we have across our growing organisation as we focus on a public health model to commission national prevention and treatment services to keep people safe from gambling harms.”
In his role at NHS Health Education England, Holt was responsible for developing a financial strategy to ensure long term financial health. He also led the development of a new national education tariff, both regionally and nationally.
His background in the health industry is said to further support GambleAware’s ongoing collaborative relationship with the NHS and other statutory health bodies to “ensure gambling is regarded as an important health and wellbeing issue.”
He will initially focus on the development of a long-term business plan to underpin the ongoing commissioning of the National Gambling Treatment Service, triaged by the National Gambling Helpline.
Peter Holt, CFO, GambleAware added: “Having worked in the health sector for many years, I am looking forward working with a talented and committed team to support GambleAware in finalising a multi-year business plan, with a clear financial strategy that is focussed on commissioning high quality, effective prevention and treatment service.
“This will ensure that gambling is better understood as a health and wellbeing issue, addressed through the lens of a public health model.”
