Flutter appoints Amy Howe interim chief of U.S. affairs

Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment appoints Amy Howe as Interim Managing Director of its US division, where she succeeds the departure of Matt King.

Dublin-based Flutter announced in May that Mr King was leaving the group.

The company confirmed Monday that Ms Howe will take on the role of interim managing director of the division, which includes its subsidiary Fanduel, alongside her current role as president.

Ms Howe joined Fanduel in February 2021 from Live Nation Entertainment where she had served as the COO of Ticketmaster.

confirmed on Monday that Ms Howe would take on the role of interim chief executive of the division, which includes its subsidiary Fanduel, alongside her current role as president.

Mr. King will be leaving the company on July 16 after a short transition period.

Peter Jackson, chief executive of Flutter, said Mr. King would leave the American company in a strong position.

“The appointment of Amy, working alongside Fanduel’s extended management team, will support the key objective of growing the business and maintaining our number one position in the US market,” he said. -he adds.