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John Tanner

Executive Director Fourth National Lottery Competition

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John joined the Commission in 2019 and is a highly experienced project delivery professional with an extensive background in delivering major government projects across a number of departments, most recently HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Home Office.  

He is a graduate of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Major Projects Leadership Academy.  

John has been responsible for running the 4NL Competition allowing the transition to a new operator for the first time in the history of the National Lottery on 1 February 2024, and oversight and assurance of the delivery of the Allwyn full application.

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