Dan Taylor will become Group CEO of Flutter Entertainment on October 1, 2026. He’s spent over a decade climbing the ranks at Flutter, most recently running its International division. Flutter owns FanDuel, so his new role touches almost every US sports bettor.
Who Is Dan Taylor?
Dan Taylor is a UK-based gaming executive who will take over as Group Chief Executive Officer of Flutter Entertainment on October 1, 2026. He succeeds Peter Jackson, who led Flutter for almost nine years and built it into the largest online sports betting and iGaming company in the world.
Taylor isn’t new to Flutter. He’s held senior posts there since 2015, most recently as CEO of Flutter’s International division and, since May 2026, as Flutter President. That international arm brought in more than $9 billion in revenue and $2.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA in 2025 alone.
He holds an MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and sits as a Non-Executive Director at UK retailer Dunelm plc.
Dan Taylor’s Career at Flutter
Taylor joined the company in 2015, back when it still operated under the Paddy Power name, before the 2016 merger with Betfair. He worked his way from a retail management post to the top job in International, then to Group CEO in just over 11 years.
| Year | Milestone |
| 2015-2017 | Managing Director, Retail, Paddy Power |
| 2017-2018 | Managing Director, UK & Ireland |
| 2018-2020 | CEO, Paddy Power Betfair |
| 2020-2026 | CEO, Flutter International |
| May 2026 | Appointed Flutter President |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Becomes Group CEO of Flutter Entertainment |
Before he joined the gambling industry, Taylor worked in consumer digital roles and as an Associate Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants. That strategy background shaped how he approached Flutter’s global expansion.
As CEO of Flutter International, Taylor oversaw brands including PokerStars, Betfair, Sisal, Snai, Adjarabet, and Betnacional across more than 25 regulated markets. His team led acquisitions and platform integrations that delivered over $300 million in cost savings and synergies.
Why Flutter Chose Dan Taylor as Group CEO
Flutter announced the leadership change on August 5, 2026, the same day it released its second-quarter results. Board chair John Bryant pointed to Taylor’s track record across the company’s global business as the deciding factor.
Peter Jackson will step down as CEO and leave Flutter’s board on September 30, 2026. He’ll stay on as an advisor through the end of the year to help with the handover. Jackson led Flutter through its transformation from Paddy Power Betfair into a global operator with a market-leading position in the US.
Taylor will join Flutter’s board when he takes the CEO role. He said his focus will be on delivering for colleagues, customers, and shareholders while keeping the company’s growth on track.
What the Change Means for FanDuel and US Players
Flutter owns FanDuel, one of the top two sportsbook operators in the United States along with DraftKings. As Flutter President since May 2026, Taylor already holds direct responsibility for FanDuel’s commercial performance alongside Flutter International.
He’s played a central role in FanDuel’s sportsbook improvement plan, an initiative Flutter says is already showing encouraging early signs of momentum. Flutter hasn’t detailed the specific mechanics of that plan publicly beyond describing it as central to FanDuel’s product strategy.
FanDuel already went through a leadership change of its own in May 2026, when Amy Howe left as CEO and FanDuel President Christian Genetski took over running the business. Taylor’s move to Group CEO is a separate, higher-level change at the parent company. It doesn’t reopen that FanDuel leadership question, but it does mean Taylor now sits above both Genetski and Flutter International once he takes the Group CEO seat.
Dan Taylor vs. DraftKings’ Leadership
FanDuel and DraftKings have battled for the top spot in US sports betting for years. Taylor’s promotion puts a new face at the helm of FanDuel’s parent company, right as DraftKings has also gone through its own leadership shift with co-founder Matt Kalish stepping down as president.
| Flutter Entertainment (FanDuel) | DraftKings | |
| Incoming/current CEO | Dan Taylor (from Oct 1, 2026) | Jason Robins |
| Years with the company | 11 (since 2015) | 15 (co-founder, since 2011) |
| 2025 group revenue | $16.4 billion (global) | Reported separately by DraftKings |
| US flagship brand | FanDuel | DraftKings |
| Background | Gaming operations, strategy consulting | Co-founder, economics and computer science |
Both companies are leaning on executives who know their businesses from the inside rather than bringing in outsiders. That continuity matters for sports betting bettors who want stability at the two biggest US operators.
The Bottom Line
Dan Taylor takes over as Flutter’s Group CEO on October 1, 2026, after more than a decade building his case for the job across the company’s biggest markets. His close involvement with FanDuel’s improvement plan suggests continuity, not disruption, for US players. Watch for how he balances that plan against Flutter’s broader global ambitions once he’s fully in charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Dan Taylor become Flutter’s CEO?
Dan Taylor becomes Group Chief Executive Officer of Flutter Entertainment on October 1, 2026. He’ll also join Flutter’s board of directors that day, taking over from outgoing CEO Peter Jackson.
Who is Dan Taylor replacing at Flutter?
Taylor is replacing Peter Jackson, who has led Flutter for almost nine years. Jackson steps down as CEO and from the board on September 30, 2026, and will stay on as an advisor through the end of 2026.
Does Dan Taylor have experience with FanDuel?
Yes. As Flutter President since May 2026, Taylor already oversees FanDuel’s commercial performance and has helped shape its sportsbook improvement plan. He doesn’t run FanDuel day to day, but he sets strategy above it.
What did Dan Taylor do before becoming CEO?
Taylor joined Paddy Power in 2015 and rose through UK retail and international leadership roles. He became CEO of Paddy Power Betfair in 2018 (after its 2016 merger with Betfair), then CEO of Flutter International in 2020, then Flutter President in May 2026.
Will FanDuel change under Dan Taylor?
Flutter hasn’t announced any FanDuel changes tied specifically to this transition. FanDuel already has its own leader, Christian Genetski, who took over running the business in May 2026 after Amy Howe’s departure. Taylor’s promotion moves him higher up the org chart above FanDuel, but it’s a separate change from that earlier leadership shift.