FanDuel Parent Company to See Change in Leadership
Key Points:
- Flutter Entertainment announced Dan Taylor will become group CEO effective October 1, succeeding Peter Jackson who will step down on September 30 but remain as an adviser through the end of the year.
- Taylor currently serves as CEO of Flutter's International division, which generated over $9 billion in annual revenue and $2.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA in 2025, and has driven significant growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
- As Flutter president since May 2026, Taylor has overseen commercial delivery across the global portfolio and contributed to improvements in FanDuel's sportsbook, showing promising early results.
- Chairman John Bryant praised Taylor's leadership experience and deep industry knowledge, expressing confidence in his ability to lead Flutter's next growth phase, while thanking Jackson for transforming Flutter into a global leader.
- Both Taylor and Jackson expressed optimism about Flutter's future, with Taylor emphasizing innovation and growth opportunities, and Jackson expressing pride in the company's achievements and confidence in Taylor's leadership.