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Flutter Entertainment<\/strong> has announced the appointment of Stefan Bomhard<\/strong> to its board of directors. The new hire will serve as a non-executive director<\/strong> (NED), bringing significant experience to the gambling company\u2019s team.<\/p>\n According to Flutter Entertainment\u2019s official announcement, Bomhard joins the company from Imperial Brands, where he serves as chief executive officer and executive director. Flutter explained that Bomhard is set to step down from his CEO position on September 30. On December 31, 2025, Bomhard will also step down from the executive director role.<\/p>\n Flutter said that Bomhard\u2019s prior experiences include a number of worldwide senior positions, including CEO of Inchcape, as well various roles at the likes of Bacardi Limited, Cadbury plc, Unilever Food Solutions Europe, Diageo plc (Burger King) and Procter & Gamble.<\/p>\n Bomhard is also currently serving as a NED of Compass Group.<\/p>\n Flutter\u2019s board of directors confirmed that the appointee will join its team on October 1, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Flutter Entertainment\u2019s board chair, John Bryant<\/strong>, said that the appointment aligns with the company\u2019s ongoing board renewal process. He added that Flutter found Bomhard following an \u201cextensive search\u201d and was happy to designate him as its latest non-executive director due to his expertise. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Stefan has significant experience working in international environments, particularly in the operation, sales and marketing of well-known consumer brands. We look forward to Stefan joining the Board and contributing to Flutter\u2019s future.<\/p>\n John Bryant, chair, Flutter Entertainment<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In the meantime, Flutter\u2019s FanDuel brand reached what could turn out to be a temporary halt to a legal battle in California.<\/p>\n The lawsuit in question related to FanDuel\u2019s daily fantasy sports contests, which plaintiffs argued are illegal. The complaint alleged violations California\u2019s Unfair Competition Law, the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and the state\u2019s criminal code. However, the plaintiff has now decided to drop the case, although this decision might only be temporary.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe Company Appoints a New NED<\/h2>\n
Flutter\u2019s Chair Welcomed Bomhard on Board<\/h2>\n
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Plaintiff Withdraws Class Action Against FanDuel<\/h2>\n