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Flutter Entertainment said Dan Taylor will become group chief executive officer on Oct. 1, 2026, succeeding Peter Jackson in a leadership change at the parent company of FanDuel.
Taylor, who is currently CEO of Flutter’s International division and has served as Flutter president since May 2026, will also join the company’s board when the appointment takes effect. Jackson will step down as CEO and leave the board on Sept. 30, then remain as an advisor through the end of 2026 to support the transition.
For New York sports betting readers, the change matters because Flutter owns FanDuel, one of the biggest online sportsbook brands in the US.
Dan Taylor will take over after leading Flutter International
Flutter said Taylor currently oversees its International division, which generated more than $9 billion in annual revenue and over $2.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA in 2025.
The company also said Taylor played a central role in shaping FanDuel’s recent sportsbook improvement plan.
In a statement, Chair John Bryant said Taylor’s “breadth of experience and responsibilities across the Group, combined with his deep understanding of the industry,” made him the right choice to lead the company in its next phase.
Taylor said his priority will be to keep delivering for “colleagues, customers and shareholders” while building on the business’s momentum.
Peter Jackson to remain as advisor through year-end
Flutter credited Jackson with leading the company’s transformation from Paddy Power Betfair into what it described as the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator.
Bryant said Jackson had built a global business with market-leading brands and left Flutter “exceptionally well positioned for the future.” Jackson said he was leaving with confidence in Taylor, the broader leadership team, and the company’s future.
What New York readers should watch
The announcement does not include any immediate change for FanDuel customers in New York. Still, leadership moves at Flutter can be notable for the broader US sportsbook market because FanDuel remains a major brand in regulated states.
The key dates are Sept. 30, when Jackson steps down, and Oct. 1, when Taylor becomes CEO and joins the board. As always, anyone betting in New York should do so responsibly.
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Source: As reported by quiverquant.com.
