FanDuel CEO Amy Howe Steps Down, Genetski Takes Charge

FanDuel has a new CEO. Flutter Entertainment confirmed on May 6 that Amy Howe has stepped down from her role leading the US sports betting giant, with Christian Genetski named to succeed her. The FanDuel CEO transition marks the end of a five-year chapter for Howe, who joined the Flutter family in 2021 and oversaw a period of sustained growth for the brand.

Flutter CEO Peter Jackson described the timing as deliberate, saying the company felt it was the right moment for new leadership at FanDuel. No further reason was given for Howe’s departure.

Christian Genetski Steps In

Genetski is not a new face at FanDuel. He has been with the company since 2015, giving him more than a decade of institutional knowledge to draw on. As president, he has been responsible for corporate strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, and regulatory affairs.

His regulatory background is particularly notable. Genetski played a central role in the legalization of sports betting across the United States, working through a period that reshaped the entire industry. That experience puts him in a strong position as FanDuel looks to consolidate its leadership in a maturing market.

Jackson welcomed the appointment warmly. He praised Genetski’s track record and deep market knowledge. He further said he is looking forward to what the new FanDuel CEO can deliver.

A New Role for Dan Taylor

The leadership changes do not stop with FanDuel. Flutter also announced that Dan Taylor, who currently serves as CEO of the group’s international division, has been named president of Flutter Entertainment. The role is a newly created one, designed to recognize Taylor’s contributions to the group.

Taylor will retain his international responsibilities and work closely alongside Jackson to drive further improvements across the business. The dual appointment suggests Flutter is building out its senior leadership layer, not just replacing one executive.

Howe Reflects on Five Years at FanDuel

Howe left with a clear sense of what she built. In her departure statement, she pointed to FanDuel’s market position, product strength, and brand foundations as the lasting results of her tenure. She said she believes the business is well-positioned for what comes next, and that the timing felt right to hand over to new leadership.

Jackson echoed that sentiment. He thanked Howe for her contributions and credited her leadership with driving a strong period for the brand.

What This Means for FanDuel

For FanDuel, the transition looks more like continuity than disruption. Genetski has grown alongside the company for over a decade. He knows its structure, its partners, and its regulatory landscape in detail. The new FanDuel CEO inherits a brand that, by its own account, holds a clear leadership position in the US market.

The bigger question is what Genetski chooses to prioritize. FanDuel recently filed an application for a new trading arm, a signal that the company is still actively expanding its footprint. Whether that momentum continues at pace will be one of the first tests of his tenure.

Howe, for her part, said she trusts the FanDuel team to keep delivering. Given where she left things, that trust appears well-founded.