GREF Board Reshuffle Brings Departures of Tim Miller and Jean-Michel Costes with Ian Angus Appointed Treasurer
GREF has reshuffled its board after Tim Miller stepped down as treasurer and Jean-Michel Costes departed. Ian Angus from the UK Gambling Commission assumes the treasurer role while Olivia Petit becomes secretary. The moves preserve UK policy input on issues like financial risk assessments amid broader personnel shifts.
SCCG Take — The appointments maintain UK regulatory continuity in GREF at a time of domestic leadership change, focusing efforts on player protection without disrupting cross-border dialogue.
The Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) announced a board reshuffle on Monday following the departure of two long-standing members and the appointment of two new officers. GREF functions as a cooperative network that brings together national gambling regulators across Europe and beyond to facilitate dialogue, exchange information and share best practice on regulatory strategies.
Tim Miller, who resigned from the UK Gambling Commission earlier this year, has stepped down from the GREF board and relinquished his role as treasurer. Miller served on the forum for several years and was a key UK figure during a period when the Gambling Commission implemented extensive reforms to online gambling regulation and affordability checks. GREF expressed gratitude for Miller’s contributions.
Jean-Michel Costes has also left the board after concluding his role at France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). Costes was involved with GREF at a time when numerous European regulators, including the ANJ, focused on tightening advertising regulations and boosting player protection frameworks. The forum thanked Costes for his dedicated service.
New Appointments Secure Policy Continuity
Ian Angus, director of policy at the UK Gambling Commission since 2020, replaces Miller as treasurer. Angus has been closely engaged in policy development including the Gambling Act white paper and its recommendations on financial risk assessments. The appointment signals a continuation of UK influence within GREF even as the Gambling Commission undergoes personnel changes with Ruth Evans named the new chair.
Olivia Petit has been appointed as board secretary of GREF. Petit is an associate professor at KEDGE Business School where her research specialises in consumer behaviour in digital environments and emerging technologies. According to reporting by iGaming Business these updates reflect the forum’s efforts to refresh leadership while preserving established regulatory perspectives.
Reporting: iGaming Business (iGB)
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