Christian Genetski has assumed leadership of FanDuel following the departure of Amy Howe as CEO on May 6, 2026. The change was announced alongside Flutter’s Q1 results and also sees Dan Taylor take a newly created President role at group level.
Howe’s Departure
Amy Howe joined FanDuel in February 2021 and led the division through its expansion to market leadership in US online sportsbook and iGaming. Flutter Group CEO Peter Jackson confirmed to Reuters that the decision to leave was not Howe’s.
With significant growth potential ahead, we have decided this is the right moment for new leadership at FanDuel. I would like to thank Amy for her contribution to Flutter and FanDuel and recognize the impact she has had on the business since joining in 2021.
The change comes after a difficult stretch for FanDuel’s sportsbook. Average monthly players fell 6% year-on-year in Q1 2026, continuing a trend from Q4 2025 when the division exited the year with fewer customers than projected. Sportsbook handle fell 9% in Q1, and division adjusted EBITDA dropped 26% to $119m despite 6% revenue growth to $1.763bn. The full Q1 financial picture is covered in our Flutter Q1 2026 earnings report.
Under the terms of her Separation Agreement, Howe will receive severance of $4,370,828, representing 24 months’ base salary plus annual bonus, paid over 52 weeks. The agreement also includes time pro-rated and fully vested equity awards and up to 12 months of company-paid health insurance.
It has been a privilege to lead FanDuel over the past five years. I’m incredibly proud of the business we’ve built and the talented team behind it. I leave with great confidence in the team and the future of FanDuel and I look forward to seeing its continued success.
Christian Genetski: Background and Remit
Genetski has been with FanDuel for more than 11 years. As President since July 2022, he oversaw corporate strategy, business development, regulatory and government affairs, and strategic partnerships. He played a central role in the expansion of regulated sports betting across the US, working directly with state legislators and gaming regulators as the market opened following the 2018 removal of PASPA.
In his new role, Genetski will lead the FanDuel business with a brief to build momentum and execute the division’s strategy. His appointment maintains internal continuity — he was already running the regulatory and compliance functions that will be critical as FanDuel expands FanDuel Predicts into non-sportsbook states.
I’m delighted that Christian will lead the business. He has a strong track record at FanDuel and deep market knowledge, and we are confident he will build momentum and continue strengthening FanDuel’s position as the leading online sportsbook and iGaming operator in the US.
Dan Taylor Appointed President of Flutter Entertainment
Dan Taylor, currently CEO of Flutter International — the division that includes Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Bet, and Sportsbet — assumes the newly created role of President of Flutter Entertainment. He retains his international responsibilities alongside the group-level appointment and will be accountable for commercial delivery across Flutter’s global brand portfolio.
Taylor has been with Flutter for over a decade and will work closely with Jackson to drive performance and leverage group scale, technology, and investment across divisions. His compensation in the new role is structured around a $1.16m base salary, a 125% of base salary bonus target, and multi-year RSU and performance stock unit awards.
Jackson said the expanded structure is designed to strengthen the connection between Flutter’s US and international operations and bring sharper oversight to the drivers of FanDuel’s sportsbook performance.
Context and Outlook
The leadership change comes as Flutter shares have fallen approximately 52% year-to-date and hit a 52-week low of $98.88 on the day of the announcement. Flutter’s Q3 2025 results first flagged the US sportsbook challenges that have persisted into 2026.
Jackson said there is no change in strategy or business posture. The near-term performance markers for Genetski will be the full rollout of FanDuel’s loyalty programme ahead of the 2026/2027 NFL season and product improvements planned around the FIFA World Cup, as FanDuel looks to reverse the sportsbook customer base erosion that defined the first quarter.
Source: Flutter Entertainment
