Flutter says goodbye to Hurley Jr as its US director

(AsiaGameHub) –   Gambling operator Flutter Entertainment, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has announced the exit of Alfred F Hurley Jr. This follows his choice to step down as a corporate advisor for the LSE/NYSE-listed group in June 2026.

An experienced US corporate director, Hurley Jr became a board member in 2016, a time of significant change for the company.

He contributed to Flutter’s development during its key merger and acquisition deals. This included the mergers with The Stars Group and Paddy Power Betfair, a landmark $10bn (£7.5bn) transaction that reshaped the iGaming industry.

Previously a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, Hurley Jr was acknowledged as a pivotal director focusing on the US market, aiding Flutter’s corporate strategy and growth across North America.

The 2018 purchase of FanDuel by Flutter was a fundamental acquisition that secured its leading status in the US betting market.

While in his role, Hurley Jr held the positions of Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee. He also participated in the Audit, Nominating, and Transaction Committees.

Flutter anticipates its full-year 2026 group revenue will be between $17.75bn and $19.05bn, with adjusted EBITDA projected from $2.65bn to $3.30bn. This points to sustained expansion in the face of regulatory and taxation challenges.

For its US operations, FanDuel is predicted to produce revenue of $7.4bn to $8.2bn and adjusted EBITDA of $0.85bn to $1.25bn. Its results are influenced by expenses in new states and continued funding for FanDuel Predicts.

Flutter Chairman John Bryant stated: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Al for his ten years of dedicated service, including his significant contributions during our U.S. listing transition, and exceptional stewardship of our Compensation and Human Resources Committee. We wish him every success ahead.”

Effective after the Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026, Nancy Dubuc will succeed Mr. Hurley as the Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

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