Andrew Rhodes, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Great Britain Gambling Commission, has taken up a new position at international strategic advisory firm Hawkbridge.
Hawkbridge describes itself as a betting industry-focused firm, making it a natural landing spot for someone of Rhodes’ extensive regulatory background and experience.
The confirmation of Rhodes’ next career move comes just over a month after he formally vacated the leadership role at the Gambling Commission.
His departure from the regulator was not entirely sudden, as it had been publicly announced as far back as February before he officially stepped down.
Rhodes spent a significant period at the helm of one of the world’s most closely watched gambling regulators, overseeing a period of considerable change within the industry.
The Great Britain Gambling Commission has been central to ongoing debates around responsible gambling, licensing reform, and the broader regulation of online and land-based operators.
His move into the private advisory sector is a path that a number of senior regulators have taken, bringing deep institutional knowledge to firms navigating complex compliance landscapes.
Hawkbridge operates at the intersection of policy, regulation, and commercial strategy, advising clients across the international betting and gaming space.
Rhodes has characterised the period ahead as one presenting what he calls “uncharted challenges” for the industry, signalling that his advisory work will grapple with significant uncertainty.
The language reflects a broader sense within the sector that the regulatory and commercial environment for gambling is shifting in ways that are difficult to predict or prepare for.
His appointment at Hawkbridge gives the firm considerable credibility, given the senior level at which Rhodes operated throughout his tenure at the Commission.
Industry observers will be watching closely to see how his insights shape the strategic advice Hawkbridge delivers to its clients across global markets going forward.
