Flutter Names Dan Taylor CEO, Replacing Peter Jackson Oct. 1
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- Flutter Entertainment announced Aug. 5 that Dan Taylor will be appointed group CEO effective Oct. 1, also joining the company's board of directors.
- Peter Jackson will step down as group CEO and from the board Sept. 30, remaining as an adviser through the end of 2026 to support a smooth transition.
- Dan Taylor currently leads Flutter's International division, which generated more than $9 billion in annual revenue and more than $2.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA in 2025.
- Taylor was named Flutter president in May 2026 and has played a central role in shaping FanDuel's recent sportsbook improvement plan, which the company says is showing "encouraging early signs of momentum."
- Chairman John Bryant said Taylor's "outstanding track record of delivering results" and deep industry experience make him "the right person to lead Flutter into its next phase of growth."
- Peter Jackson led Flutter for nearly nine years, transforming it from Paddy Power Betfair into what the company calls the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator.
Why it matters: An insider promotion — Taylor has run Flutter's $9B+ International division since becoming group president in May 2026 — gives Flutter leadership continuity during FanDuel's ongoing sportsbook improvement plan. Jackson's year-end adviser role means a longer-than-typical transition window for a company whose U.S. growth now drives the group narrative.
