(AsiaGameHub) – Flutter Entertainment has appointed Christian Genetski to lead FanDuel, the US sports betting and iGaming operator, following the departure of Amy Howe.
Good to Know
- FanDuel, a leading online sportsbook and iGaming brand in the United States, is owned by Flutter.
- Christian Genetski, who became President of FanDuel, originally joined the company in 2015.
- Dan Taylor will take on the additional role of President of Flutter Entertainment while continuing to serve as CEO of the international division.
FanDuel Gets A New Leader From Inside The Business
Christian Genetski, a seasoned executive who has been instrumental in shaping the company, is now at the helm of FanDuel. Flutter announced that Genetski, the President of FanDuel, will assume leadership of the division after Amy Howe stepped down from her position as CEO.
Since joining FanDuel in 2015, Genetski’s responsibilities have included corporate strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, and legal, regulatory, and government affairs. He also engaged extensively with legislators, regulators, and industry bodies during the expansion of legal sports betting nationwide.
Flutter positioned this leadership transition as aligning with the next phase of FanDuel’s expansion in the US. Peter Jackson, Group CEO of Flutter, said:
“I would like to thank Amy for her contribution to Flutter and FanDuel and recognize the impact she has had on the business since joining in 2021.”
Howe stated she departs FanDuel after a five-year tenure as CEO with strong faith in the team and the brand. She said:
“It has been a privilege to lead FanDuel over the past five years. I’m incredibly proud of the business we’ve built and the talented team behind it, as well as the entertainment experiences we deliver to our customers every day.”
Flutter also expanded the responsibilities of Dan Taylor. Taylor, the CEO of the international division, has been named President of Flutter Entertainment while retaining his current international role. He has been with Flutter for over ten years, holding various senior positions across different markets and brands.
His new position involves overseeing commercial delivery for the global portfolio of brands. Flutter indicated that Taylor will collaborate with Peter Jackson and other group leadership to leverage the company’s scale, technology, investments, and customer offerings to drive profitable growth.
This appointment ensures FanDuel’s leadership remains aligned with its current US strategy. Genetski brings deep familiarity with the regulatory landscape of online sports betting, the FanDuel brand, and its key partnerships. This provides Flutter with stability amid the fiercely competitive US online betting and iGaming market.
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