Dabble Initiates CTO Search After Scott Hutchens Steps Down

Dabble has announced it is searching for a new chief technology officer after co-founder Scott Hutchens resigned from the position, marking a pivotal change in its executive ranks. Hutchens, who has held the CTO post since July 2020, will remain at Dabble in a technical role. The company is seeking a candidate who can lead technology strategy as Dabble expands across multiple markets including Australia, the UK, and the US.

Scott Hutchens' Tenure and Background

Scott Hutchens joined Dabble in July 2020 as its chief technology officer, overseeing the operator’s core technology development through periods of significant expansion. His prior roles include serving as CTO of corporate brands at Flight Centre Travel Group between 2016 and 2018, as well as a senior technology post at Ladbrokes Australia, an Entain subsidiary, from 2012 to 2015. At Ladbrokes, Hutchens transitioned from CTO to chief information officer, gaining experience in platform scaling and IT strategy at major gaming brands.

Although Hutchens is stepping back from the C-suite, he will continue to contribute to Dabble as a member of the technical staff. His transition comes as Dabble continues to pursue aggressive growth targets in regulated gaming markets.

“We own our core technology end to end, with code and architecture that has scaled well with us. That’s our edge, and it’s why this role matters,” the company stated in its job listing.

New CTO Role: Responsibilities and Criteria

The process to find a new CTO is underway, with a job listing published across relevant channels. Dabble stipulates the position is open to all Australian office locations but expresses a preference for Melbourne or Brisbane-based candidates. The compensation package is listed as A$350,000 plus benefits, with potential flexibility based on candidate experience.

Key expectations outlined for the new CTO include:

• Accountability for Dabble’s technology strategy, engineering capability, and rapid execution
• Ensuring platform reliability and resilience as the company scales
• Leading technology risk management and security protocols
• Maintaining the technology-enabled competitive advantage that underpins the brand’s offering
• Participation in executive leadership, working closely with the CEO and board
• Balancing strategic architecture decisions with practical speed in delivering solutions

Dabble’s listing emphasizes the need for candidates experienced in scaling technology businesses globally: “If you’ve scaled tech businesses globally before, know how to turn tech investment into outcomes rather than headlines, and want to build at genuine pace with real ownership, we’d love to chat.”

Dabble’s Global Expansion and Market Footprint

Dabble launched operations in the UK last year, securing an online casino licence from the Gambling Commission in January. This followed its UK sports betting debut in May 2025. In the US, Dabble continues to build its presence in the daily fantasy sports (DFS) segment, most recently launching its DFS offering in Colorado, the 31st US state in which the company now operates.

The company states it aims to be present in 30 markets by 2030, signalling ambitious plans for further expansion within regulated regions.

“This is a rare opportunity to disrupt a crowded market, make meaningful impact on business outcomes, while helping us build the brand that will scale,” the job description adds.

Executive Restructuring and New Hires Beyond the CTO

Hutchens’ move marks the first top-level change at Dabble since Brenden Varcoe’s appointment as chief strategy and commercial officer in December 2024. The company is concurrently recruiting for a head of CRM tasked with assembling and leading a team of customer engagement managers working across multiple international markets. This forms part of Dabble’s broadening C-suite aimed at supporting core commercial, strategic, and technological initiatives.

Dabble has partnered with Arnold Ash, a specialist executive recruitment firm with a track record in gaming and betting. The agency’s role underscores Dabble’s intent to attract industry-leading technology executives to steer its platforms through the next phase of international development.

Implications for Dabble’s Technology Roadmap

With the departure of a co-founding CTO and ongoing push towards broader market penetration, Dabble is positioning its next chief technology officer at the intersection of platform resilience and global scalability. The incoming executive will face the challenge of aligning rapid growth with robust technology governance, particularly as Dabble extends online casino, sports betting, and DFS products into new jurisdictions.

For vendors and service providers, the company’s move highlights the importance it places on proprietary technology and the internal development that supports its expansion plans. Industry observers will watch to see whether the new CTO recalibrates Dabble’s technology roadmap or maintains the current approach to core architecture and product delivery.