John Bryant chairs the board of Flutter Entertainment, the company behind FanDuel, Paddy Power, and Sky Betting and Gaming. He took the role in September 2023, bringing three decades of corporate leadership from outside the betting industry.
Bryant spent 20 years at Kellogg Company. He rose from senior finance roles to chief executive, then executive chairman, before he retired in 2018. That packaged goods background now shapes decisions at one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming operators.
Flutter picked Bryant partly for his experience running a major US-listed consumer brand. The company had recently moved its primary stock listing to New York, and it wanted a chairman who understood American boardrooms and American consumers.
This profile covers his career path, his education, and the other boards he sits on alongside Flutter.
John Bryant’s Career Timeline
Bryant built his career across finance, consumer goods, and now gambling. The table below shows his main roles at a glance.
| Company or firm | Role | Years |
| Flutter Entertainment plc | Non-Executive Chairman | 2023 to present |
| Kellogg Company | Executive Chairman | 2017 to 2018 |
| Kellogg Company | Chairman and CEO | 2011 to 2017 |
| Kellogg Company | Senior roles including COO and CFO | 1998 to 2011 |
| Deloitte | Consultant | Late 1980s |
Education and Early Career
Bryant grew up in Brisbane, Australia, and attended St Edmund’s College in Canberra. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business and commerce from the Australian National University between 1984 and 1987.
He later qualified as a chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. His first job out of university was in consulting at Deloitte in the late 1980s.
Bryant added an MBA in finance and strategy from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, finishing in 1993. He joined Kellogg Company in 1998 and stayed for 20 years, working across finance and operations before he became CEO in 2011.
Those two degrees, one in commerce and one in strategy, still show up in how Bryant talks about business. He tends to focus on balance sheets, brand value, and long-term growth over short-term wins.
Leading Flutter Entertainment as Chairman
Flutter named Bryant as chair designate in April 2023. He formally took over as chairman on September 1, 2023, succeeding Gary McGann, who had led the board for eight years.
Flutter Entertainment trades on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. The group runs betting and gaming brands in close to 100 countries, with FanDuel as its flagship US brand.
Under the current board, Flutter took full ownership of FanDuel in July 2025, buying out Boyd Gaming’s remaining 5 percent stake. FanDuel now holds the top spot in both US sports betting and online casino gaming.
Flutter’s 2025 results show group revenue of $16.4 billion, up 17 percent from the year before. The company also rolled out FanDuel Predicts, a new prediction markets product, in December 2025.
As chairman, Bryant does not run daily operations. His job is to guide long-term strategy, oversee the executive team, and answer to shareholders on Flutter’s behalf.
Other Board Positions
Bryant holds several other board seats alongside his Flutter role.
- Ball Corporation, a global packaging company, where he serves as non-executive director.
- Compass Group, a UK based food service firm, where he holds a non-executive board seat.
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, a major bottling group he joined as a director in 2021.
Bryant previously served as a non-executive director at Macy’s Inc from 2015 until May 2023. He also advises Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp.
This mix of retail, packaging, and beverage experience gives Flutter a chairman who has sat across the table from investors many times before, in industries far removed from gambling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Bryant?
John Bryant is a former Kellogg Company chief executive who now chairs the board of Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel.
When did John Bryant become chairman of Flutter Entertainment?
Flutter named Bryant chair-designate in April 2023. He took over as chairman on September 1, 2023.
Is John Bryant the CEO of Flutter Entertainment?
No. Bryant chairs the board. Peter Jackson serves as chief executive officer and runs day-to-day operations at Flutter.
What did John Bryant do before joining Flutter?
Bryant spent 20 years at Kellogg Company, ending as executive chairman in 2018. Before that, he worked in consulting at Deloitte.
What other boards does John Bryant sit on?
Bryant serves as a non-executive director at Ball Corporation, Compass Group, and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
Where is John Bryant from?
Bryant is Australian. He was born in Brisbane and went to school in Canberra before studying at the Australian National University.