Chris Pond Becomes New Chair of GamStop

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Chris Pond has taken the reins as chair of Great Britain’s self-exclusion scheme The GamStop Group from Jenny Watson CBE.

Pond said that the group was “uniquely positioned to play a leading role in the national strategy to reduce gambling harms.”

He also paid tribute to Watson, who held the role for seven years, saying that she gave the group “a strong foundation and clear purpose.”

“The GamStop Group can play a key role in providing data and insights to inform research and policy and collaborating on prevention initiatives that align with national priorities. This is a moment to deepen our impact and reinforce our commitment to public protection, ensuring self-exclusion remains accessible, effective and responsive to user needs,” said Pond.

Pond is currently chair of the money and mental health advisory board and the financial services consumer panel at the Financial Conduct Authority. He has previously chaired the Financial Inclusion Commission, served as the CEO of two national charities and was a work and pensions minister during his eight years as a Member of Parliament.

“There is scope for data sharing and early intervention, where financial behaviour may signal risk; embedding self-exclusion tools into banking apps and platforms; and joint awareness campaigns to promote responsible gambling and financial wellbeing,” he said.

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