The Gambling Regulators’ European Forum (GREF) has entirely rearranged its board to represent both continuity and change.

In a new two-year term, various members will be taking on new roles, some will continue the mandates, and new members have also joined the organisation. The moves were each confirmed during a recent General Assembly.

Most notably, Anders Dorph has been elected as Chair having previously been a Board member. Meanwhile, Magali Clavie will sit alongside Dorph as Vice-Chair, having also moved from a Board member position.

A GREF statement read: “We extend our warm congratulations to Mr. Anders Dorph on his election as Chairperson and to Ms. Magali Clavie as Vice-Chairperson. We look forward to their leadership in supporting GREF’s strategic objectives and reinforcing cooperation among European gambling regulators.”

Further positions amongst the forum are now as follows:

• Treasurer: Tim Miller, UK (continuing mandate, who is also the current Executive Director at the UK Gambling Commission’s  Policy Development);
• Secretary: Jean-Michel Costes, France (newly elected, and current Director of Studies at France’s Observatoire des Jeux);
• Ordinary Member: Kinga Warda, Malta (renewed mandate, and current Chief Officer – Policy & International Affairs at Malta Gaming Authority);
• Ordinary Member: Atle Hamar, Norway (renewed mandate, and current General Director, Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority);
• Ordinary Member: Michel Groothuizen, Netherlands (newly elected, and current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gaming regulator);
• Ordinary Member: Alexiou Antonis, Greece (newly elected, and current Deputy Director General of the Hellenic Gaming Commission).

The organisation emphasised the board’s commitment to advancing GREF’s mission through “ongoing dialogue and cooperation” among European gambling regulators.

Miller will be taking over the role from Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, who has held the role since June 2019.

“We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Ms. Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, who has concluded her term as Chairperson,” GREF added. 

“Her dedication and leadership have played a pivotal role in strengthening GREF as a platform for regulatory collaboration and best practice. We thank her warmly for her outstanding service to the association.”

The news comes as GREF releases its Annual Report which spans from May 2024 – May 2025.

Within this, Falque-Pierrotin stated: “Throughout my mandate, I have seen encouraging progress in how our European voice contributes to international dialogue, and I believe this foundation will continue to grow stronger. 

“I’m confident the association will continue to flourish under new leadership, and I thank you all for your trust and support. It has been a privilege to serve as your Chair, and I look forward to the association’s future developments.”

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