Dan Taylor assumes as CEO of Flutter after Peter Jackson's departure

Dan Taylor assumed the role of Group Chief Executive of Flutter on October 1, 2026, replacing Peter Jackson, who left the position on September 30, 2026, after nearly nine years at the helm. Taylor steps into the top role after being part of the group since 2015 and leading the International division as President and CEO at the time of his appointment.

The succession at Flutter: key dates and roles

The transition took place on two specific dates. Peter Jackson ceased to be the Chief Executive Officer on September 30, 2026. The following day, on October 1, 2026, Dan Taylor was appointed as Group Chief Executive of Flutter. The board of directors confirmed the succession and also announced that Jackson would remain associated with the company as an advisor until the end of 2026 to facilitate the transition.

Dan Taylor's professional profile and trajectory at Flutter

Dan Taylor has been associated with Flutter since 2015. At the time of his promotion, he held the position of President and CEO of Flutter's International division, a top operational role within the group. With his appointment as CEO of Flutter, Taylor also assumes direct responsibility for the International division and FanDuel, integrating international operations and the US subsidiary into his portfolio.

I wouldn’t swap our hand for anyone else’s. We have exceptional brands, fantastic products, hugely talented teams, and a deep understanding of our customers and markets,” wrote Dan Taylor after his appointment.

Continued role of Peter Jackson and corporate context

Peter Jackson remained on the Betfair board since 2013 and became CEO of Paddy Power Betfair after the merger with The Stars Group, according to corporate history recorded in the announcement. After nearly nine years leading Flutter, Jackson chose to step down from the executive position on September 30 and assist in the transition as an advisor until the end of 2026.

The board chair, John Bryant, stated about Taylor's appointment: The Board is pleased to appoint Dan as Flutter’s next Group Chief Executive Officer and added that the board has “every confidence that he is the right person to lead Flutter into its next phase of growth.”

Immediate responsibilities of Taylor: International and FanDuel

From his inauguration, Dan Taylor will be responsible for both the International division and FanDuel. The announcement indicates that this combination of responsibilities will be part of his mandate as CEO. Group operators and strategic partners will see Taylor as the main point of contact for matters affecting both units.

Key facts about Taylor's responsibilities:

• Taylor was leading the International division prior to being appointed CEO.

• FanDuel will now be directly under his supervision as part of the group structure.

• Jackson will support the transition until the end of 2026 as an advisor.

Institutional reactions and comment from the chair

John Bryant, Chair of Flutter, celebrated the promotion and highlighted the board's confidence in Taylor to lead the next stage of the group. The formal recognition from the chair validates executive continuity and points to a planned transition in the group’s schedule.

Implications for the management structure

With Jackson's departure from the operational position and his temporary role as an advisor, Flutter maintains a bridge between the outgoing management and the new direction. Dan Taylor, who rises from managing the International division, brings internal continuity to the group; his official objective will be to steer Flutter from the position of Group Chief Executive starting October 1, 2026.

We took a chance on FanDuel when plenty of people thought we were slightly crazy. We brought Paddy Power Betfair and The Stars Group together just as Covid hit,” wrote Peter Jackson in his farewell message.

What markets and partners should expect

Corporate clients, technology providers, and business partners will find Dan Taylor as the key contact for the group’s international and US operations. For industry media and investors, the immediate operational data is the dual responsibility over the International division and FanDuel, assumed since October 1, 2026.

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Summary

The leadership transition at Flutter was executed in two dated moves: Peter Jackson's executive departure on September 30, 2026, and Dan Taylor's rise to the position of Group Chief Executive on October 1, 2026. Jackson will continue as an advisor until the end of 2026 to facilitate the transition. Taylor, associated with Flutter since 2015 and previously President and CEO of the International division, also assumes oversight of FanDuel in his new role.