Chief Executive Officer
FanDuel
2021 - Present
President & COO
Ticketmaster
2019 - 2021
Chief Strategy Officer & COO
Live Nation Entertainment
2014 - 2021
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Amy Howe
CEO
FanDuel
Amy Howe is a digital gaming executive who has leveraged decades of business experience, including eight years in the entertainment industry, to propel FanDuel to its current position in the gaming marketplace. Under her leadership, FanDuel looked to expand its size and balance sheet, with iCasino in particular, having already become the top digital sports betting operator in the US. Flutter, FanDuel’s parent company, fired Howe as CEO of the US-facing brand in May 2026.
Career
Education
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management
1997 - 1999
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1990 - 1994
Major Achievements
In February 2021, FanDuel chose Amy Howe as its CEO.
Under Amy’s leadership, FanDuel launched FanDuel TV, a 24/7 sports channel. FanDuel also launched state-specific betting apps with promo codes offering bonuses to increase their popularity.
Amy helped leverage Flutter Entertainment’s experience in online entertainment to enhance the brand’s online casino offerings.
In December 2022, FanDuel announced that customers can access parimutuel wagering on horse racing and traditional sportsbook wagering with a single account. FanDuel claimed to be the first US operator to do so.
Awards & Recognition
Everybody loves to be appreciated, and Amy Howe is no different. Her achievements since becoming FanDuel CEO have earned her numerous accolades. Here are the most significant.
Amy Howe won American Executive of the Year at the 2022 Global Gaming Awards in Las Vegas. That same year, FanDuel also won the Digital Operator of the Year award.
At the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2023, Amy Howe became the first-ever executive at the Global Gaming Awards to win two years in a row, as she was named American Executive of the Year for the second successive year.
Career Highlights
Amy Howe began her business career in 1994 as a Business Analyst at the IT Services and consulting company Accenture. She left Accenture in 1997, when she began her MBA program at the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania.
After graduating in 1999, Amy became a Partner at McKinsey & Company, a Business Consulting and Services firm.
In 2014, she became Chief Strategy Officer at Live Nation Entertainment. Less than a year later, she was appointed COO of Live Nation’s subsidiary, Ticketmaster North America. In 2019, she became Ticketmaster’s President and COO.
In Their Own Words
We are building the next iconic sports and gaming brand. This is not just about the fact that FanDuel’s a betting platform. We want to be that next iconic brand. Having come from live entertainment, we play a role in delivering unforgettable moments for consumers. You remember your first concert, right? And you probably remember your first big sporting event, as well? For us to be delivering those experiences, that’s where we want our brand to sit.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Amy Howe, former CEO of FanDuel?
A: Educated at Cornell University and Wharton Business School, Amy Howe is the CEO of FanDuel, a leading U.S. sports‑betting and gaming operator. A former executive at Ticketmaster and McKinsey, she brings deep experience in strategy, operations, and leadership to her role.
Q: When did Amy Howe become CEO of FanDuel?
A: Amy Howe became FanDuel’s CEO in February 2021.
Q: When was Amy Howe fired as CEO of FanDuel?
A: In advance of its 2026 Q1 earnings call in May 2026, Flutter announced that Howe was leaving the company.
Q: What professional background did Amy Howe bring to FanDuel?
A: Amy had already tasted success at Accenture, then McKinsey & Company, and finally at Ticketmaster North America before joining FanDuel.
Q: How has Amy Howe influenced FanDuel’s growth in sports betting and iGaming?
A: Under Amy’s leadership, FanDuel captured 51% of the US online sports betting market in 2022.
Q: What role does Amy Howe play within Flutter Entertainment’s global leadership team?
A: Amy Howe’s role within Flutter Entertainment’s global leadership team is as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of FanDuel. In this role, she was responsible for leading Flutter Entertainment’s US division, considered by many to be Flutter’s biggest growth opportunity.
References
- Global Gaming Awards 2025-2026 — Las Vegas, Manila, Barcelona (Global Gaming Awards)
- Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2023: Winners revealed (Gaming America)
