Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor has been named Group Chief Executive Officer of Flutter Entertainment, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Peter Jackson at age 46. Taylor led Flutter's International division for six years, earning recognition in the Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 of 2021, and was appointed Flutter President in May 2026 with responsibility for commercial delivery across the group's global portfolio. Under his tenure, the International division expanded to generate more than $9 billion in annual revenue and over $2.2 billion of adjusted EBITDA in 2025.

Taylor holds an MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge (1998-2001) and started his career as Manchester United's Commercial Manager from 2004. He built strategic development experience as an Associate Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, Director of Strategy and Commercial Development at DMG Media, and Managing Director at Teletext Holidays.

Career history

• CEO, Paddy Power Betfair (2018-2020) — led Adjarabet, Betfair and Paddy Power online and retail businesses, contributing to more than $300 million in incremental realized synergies and efficiencies
• Managing Director, UK & Ireland and Managing Director, Retail, Flutter (2015-2018)
• Director of Strategy and Commercial Development, DMG Media
• Associate Partner, OC&C Strategy Consultants
• Commercial Manager, Manchester United (from 2004)

What Dan Taylor could bring to Group Chief Executive Officer at Flutter Entertainment: Drawing on his track record leading Flutter's highest-growth division, Taylor brings proven expertise in managing complex multi-brand portfolios across 25+ regulated markets, delivering substantial synergies through M&A integration and operational transformation, and navigating strategic challenges in competitive global gaming markets. His background in strategy consulting and digital media positions him to accelerate innovation and commercial execution across Flutter's international and US operations, particularly in optimizing FanDuel's competitive positioning while expanding growth in emerging markets.