Flutter appoints John Bryant to Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Flutter Entertainment plc announced that, following a comprehensive selection process, John Bryant has been appointed to the Board as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. His appointment will take effect following the company’s annual general meeting today and he will assume the role of Chair from 1 September 2023. This appointment aligns with the Company’s Board succession plan as well as good governance practice, with outgoing Chair Gary McGann stepping down on reaching his nine-year tenure as Non-Executive Director.

"We are delighted to announce John's appointment as Chair,” said Gary McGann, Chair. “John has had a stellar career in Kellogg Company, one of the most internationally renowned companies in the world. He brings with him an enormous wealth of leadership experience in strategic, financial, and operational matters. It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of this very special Company and I wish John every success as he joins the Board at this pivotal point in Flutter’s evolution. I will use my remaining period as Chair to ensure a seamless transition to John.”

Bryant is currently a non-executive director of Ball Corporation, Compass Group PLC and Coca-Cola European Partners plc. John was previously Executive Chairman, and before that Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of Kellogg Company. He is also a non-executive director of Macy’s Inc. with his tenure ending on 19 May 2023.

"I am very excited to succeed Gary as Chair of Flutter,” said Bryant. “I look forward to working with Peter and the management team to grow the business and to take advantage of the many exciting opportunities that lie ahead."

As well as his role as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, Bryant will be appointed to the Nomination and Renumeration Committees of the Board, and he will become Chair of the Nomination Committee on 1 September 2023.

"I would like to thank Gary for the contribution he has made to Flutter over his nine years as Non-Executive Director, eight of which were as Chair,” said Peter Jackson, Chief Executive Officer. “He has helped steer the business through an exceptional period of growth. I am very much looking forward to working with John. His experience will be invaluable as Flutter continues to execute its growth strategy.”