New President for GamCare provides a powerful voice for responsible gambling

New President for GamCare provides a powerful voice for responsible gambling

Lord Sharman of Redlynch, Chairman of Aviva, is to be the new President of GamCare, the national responsible gambling charity. He will take on the role from September this year and will address GamCare’s annual conference on 3^rd November.

Lord Sharman said:

“I am pleased to take on the mantle of my friend and predecessor as President of GamCare, Lord McIntosh of Haringey, who sadly died last year. GamCare is an excellent example of real corporate responsibility in action, where industry and charity work together to address an important but largely hidden social issue. I am looking forward to doing what I can to help ensure that the industry’s money is spent wisely and well to help gamblers and their families”

Welcoming the news, GamCare Chairman Anthony Jennens said:

“I am extremely pleased that Lord Sharman has agreed to become our President. He will add a powerful and authoritative voice to our cause. His exemplary record in business is matched by his experience and knowledge both of corporate responsibility and central government.“

Lord Sharman became Chairman of  Aviva plc in 2006, having been appointed to the Aviva Board in 2005.  Before joining Aviva,  Lord Sharman had a long association with KPMG, becoming Chairman KPMG International in 1997. He entered the House of Lords as Baron Sharman of Redlynch in October 1999. In 2002 Lord Sharman completed a study of Central Government Audit and Accountability commissioned by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.   He is also Chairman of the Advisory Panel for GoodCorporation, which is internationally recognised as a leader in corporate responsibility and business ethics.