John Bryant has been appointed as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate for Flutter Entertainment.
Outgoing Chair Gary McGann steps down after nine years with Flutter Entertainment as Non-Executive Director. Replacing McGann will be Bryant, who will act as both Chair Designate and Non-Executive Director.
Bryant will assume the role of Chair from 1 September 2023 and his appointment will take effect following the company’s annual general meeting today.
As well as his role as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, Bryant will be appointed to the Nomination and Remuneration Committees of the Board, and he will become Chair of the Nomination Committee on 1 September 2023.
Bryant was previously Executive Chairman, and before that CEO, CFO, and COO of Kellogg Company. Bryant is currently a non-executive director of Ball Corporation, Compass Group PLC and Coca-Cola European Partners plc. He is also a non-executive director of Macy’s Inc. with his tenure ending on 19 May 2023.
Gary McGann, commented: "We are delighted to announce John's appointment as 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.”
Peter Jackson, CEO, said: "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.
"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.”
Flutter is imminently expected to announce that its shareholders have voted in favour of a US listing, following the appointment of US-based Bryant as its Chairman.
