Nicholas Townsend

Head of US Sports at Entain and Managing Director - Global Sportsbook Trading Leader | Open to UK & International Roles

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Managing Director | Head of U.S. Sports at Entain | U.S. Sportsbook Expert | Global Trading & Compliance Leader | BetMGM Launch Contributor Sports betting executive with over 15 years of global experience leading high-performing trading teams and launching international sportsbook operations. I’ve played a key leadership role at Entain, spearheading U.S. sports strategy and helping to launch BetMGM, one of the most prominent sportsbooks in the U.S. market. I currently serve as Managing Director of Entain’s Manila trading operation, overseeing a diverse international team and ensuring full operational and regulatory compliance. My strengths lie in building and scaling global trading functions, cross-border team leadership, and delivering commercial results across complex, high-growth markets. British national based in Manila, open to relocation or remote leadership opportunities.

Experience

  • Entain (16 yrs 6 mos)
    • Managing Director
      2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

      Lead the strategic and operational oversight of Entain’s Manila-based trading division. Ensure ongoing regulatory and operational compliance across all trading activities. Drive workforce growth and performance, managing a large, diverse international team. Oversee collaboration with global counterparts to deliver round-the-clock trading services.

    • Head of US Sports
      2015 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

      Spearheaded Entain’s entry into the U.S. market, supporting the launch of BetMGM. Responsible for performance, profitability, and compliance of all U.S. sports trading. Led cross-functional teams across U.S., Manila, and Europe. Built processes and systems to scale U.S. operations globally.

    • U.S. Sports Team Lead
      2011 - 2015 · 4 yrs

      Established and scaled a dedicated U.S. sports trading team in Manila. Trained and developed analysts and traders to deliver 24/7 market coverage. Implemented key trading models and pricing strategies tailored to U.S. markets.

  • US Sports Trader at Betclic
    2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

    Focused on pre-match and live trading of major U.S. leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL). Contributed to data analysis and odds creation for U.S.-focused markets.

  • Junior Underwriter at MCE Finance S.p.A.
    2008 - 2009 · 1 yr