Piet Van Baeveghem appointed new EL Secretary General, effective 1 July 2025
Announcement
Piet Van Baeveghem appointed new Secretary General of The European Lotteries (EL), effective 1 July 2025
The appointment of Piet Van Baeveghem by the EL Executive Committee is a key step for the Association’s future, ensuring that both the EL team and the membership continue to grow and strengthen our unique societal mission.
As a long-time colleague from The National Lottery in Belgium, Piet has been deeply engaged with EL for many years - most notably as Executive Chair of the EL Legal & Regulatory Working Group, but also in various other capacities. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the lottery sector make him well-prepared for this role.
Piet holds a Master’s degree in Law from Ghent University and is a recognised leader in strategy, governance, and regulatory affairs. An experienced team leader, he brings over 25 years of expertise in policy-making and stakeholder engagement, making him a valuable addition to the EL team.
We look forward to welcoming Piet in his new role from 1 July 2025.
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[1] Announcement on EL website – LinkedIn Piet Van Baeveghem
Contact: Lucy Lenaers-Mathieson, EL Communications Officer, E-mail: lucy.mathieson@european-
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The European Lotteries (EL) is the largest representative European umbrella organisation in the field of gambling, representing 70 members across 39 European countries (50 members in the EU and 20 in non-EU member states), who prioritize operating games of chance for the public benefit. EL stands for the sound and sustainable model for the benefit of society, based on the values of forward-thinking, sustainability and integrity. In 2023, EL members secured €22 billion for society and directly supported valuable projects related to sport, cultural heritage, art, health care, individuals with disabilities, education, science and many other good causes.
Lucy Lenaers-Mathieson
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