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Sarah Gardner

Acting Chief Executive Officer

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Sarah joined the Gambling Commission in 2009 and has held a number of leadership  roles across the Commission.  She is currently the Acting Chief Executive Officer.

Sarah spent her earlier career as a civil servant in various government departments covering a wide range of topics including tax, international policy, consumer protection, competition, regulation, small business, and  enterprise policy. 

Sarah was appointed Deputy Chief Executive in June 2020. As part of her current role, she oversees a portfolio which includes regulation of the National Lottery and the development of the corporate strategy. 

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