Flutter Entertainment has announced that Peter Jackson will step down from his role as chief executive officer. His successor will be Dan Taylor, who until now has been head of the company’s international division.
Jackson has been chief executive officer for just over eight years and will leave his position on September 30, although he will remain as an advisor until the end of the year to facilitate the transition.
Taylor will officially take up the role on October 1, having served as chief executive officer of Flutter International since July 2020. He has also held senior management positions within Flutter for more than a decade. He served as chief executive officer of Paddy Power Betfair between 2018 and 2020, with responsibility over Paddy Power, Betfair and Adjarabet. Likewise, from 2015 to 2018, he was UK and Ireland managing director and Retail managing director.
“Dan has an exceptional track record in delivering results, building high-performing teams and leading complex international businesses,” said John Bryant, Flutter’s chairman.
“His extensive experience and all the responsibilities he has held within the group over the years, together with his deep understanding of the sector, make him the ideal person to lead the company into a new phase of growth,” he added.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Peter for his significant contribution to the company. Under his leadership, Flutter has gone from being Paddy Power Betfair to the world’s leading sports betting and online gaming operator,” Bryant emphasized.
“Peter has driven Flutter’s growth into a truly global company, with a portfolio of market-leading brands and capabilities underpinning its success. He leaves Flutter in an exceptionally strong position to face the future,” he stated.
The end of an era
Jackson’s departure has come as something of a surprise, as there had been no indications pointing to his separation from Flutter.
The executive took the helm of Paddy Power Betfair in January 2018, and a few months later had to take charge of a much larger and more complex operation following the company’s acquisition of a majority stake in FanDuel.
Before 2018, the year in which the federal ban on sports betting in the United States was lifted, FanDuel was a platform that mainly offered daily fantasy sports. Following the end of the PASPA law and under Jackson’s leadership, FanDuel was transformed into a leading online sports betting operator across the entire country.
Jackson also led the company through the Covid-19 pandemic, oversaw its rebranding to Flutter in 2019, and more recently, its delisting from the London Stock Exchange. Since August 3, Flutter has traded solely on the New York Stock Exchange.
“It has been a tremendous privilege to lead Flutter’s transformation, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved in nearly nine years. It is a fantastic company, with a portfolio of top-tier brands, a talented team and real competitive advantages,” Jackson stated.
“I have worked closely with Dan for many years. I have witnessed his ability to grow businesses, build strong teams and deliver exceptional results. I leave with full confidence in Dan, in the management team and in the future of the company,” he said.
Flutter recorded $16.4 billion in global revenue for fiscal year 2025 and $4.3 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a 3% year-on-year increase. The company operates brands such as
FanDuel, PokerStars, Betfair, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Snai, Adjarabet, MaxBet and Betnacional.