David Rossington CB

David Rossington CB is a Commissioner at the Gambling Commission, appointed for a 4-year term starting September 11, 2023.2 He brings extensive experience and expertise to this role:

Professional Background

David is a former senior civil servant with a distinguished career in government service. He has worked for several government departments, including:

• Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), where he served as Finance Director and acting Director General12
• Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (formerly known by a different name)2

His experience in the DCMS has provided him with extensive knowledge of gambling policy and the National Lottery.1

Current Roles

In addition to his position as Commissioner at the Gambling Commission, David holds several other part-time roles:

• Deputy Chair of the Advisory Committee on National Records and Archives13
• Treasurer and Deputy Chair of Stoll, a charity for veterans16
• Treasurer of Arts at the Old Fire Station, an Oxford community arts charity12

Education and Qualifications

David has a strong academic background:

• Degree in History and French from Oxford University
• Masters in Public Policy from the Kennedy School, Harvard University
• Economics MSc from Birkbeck College, London12

He also obtained an accountancy qualification while working as a civil servant, although he is no longer in practice.1

Previous Appointments

Prior to his current role, David served as an Interim Commissioner for the Gambling Commission for a 9-month term starting January 9, 2023.45 He has also been an independent member of the National Lottery Competition Committee, assisting the Gambling Commission in that capacity.1

David Rossington's extensive experience in public service, finance, and policy-making, combined with his involvement in various boards and committees, makes him a valuable asset to the Gambling Commission.