LSE-listed gambling group Flutter Entertainment has confirmed the departure of Alfred F Hurley Jr, following his decision to retire as a corporate advisor of the LSE/NYSE gambling group in June 2026.
A seasoned US corporate director, Hurley Jr joined the board in 2016 during a transformative period for the business.
He played a role in the evolution of Flutter through its major M&A activity, including the combination with The Stars Group and Paddy Power Betfair, a record $10bn (£7.5bn) M&A, transformative for the iGaming sector.
A former Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, Hurley Jr has been recognised as a key US-facing director, supporting Flutter’s enterprise strategy and expansion in North America.
In 2018, Flutter executed its acquisition of FanDuel, the cornerstone deal underpinning its leadership position in US wagering.
During his tenure, Hurley Jr served as Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and was a member of the Audit, Nominating and Transaction Committees.
Flutter expects FY2026 group revenue to reach $17.75bn–$19.05bn, with adjusted EBITDA of $2.65bn–$3.30bn, signalling continued growth despite regulatory and tax headwinds.
For its US division, FanDuel is forecast to generate $7.4bn–$8.2bn in revenue and $0.85bn–$1.25bn in adjusted EBITDA, with performance impacted by new state costs and ongoing investment in FanDuel Predicts.
.Group Chairman John Bryant, Chair of Flutter, commented: “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.”
With effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026, Nancy Dubuc will replace Mr. Hurley as Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
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