PointsBet Holdings Restricted has appointed Daniel Lucas as its new Group Chief Know-how Officer (CTO), efficient September 1, 2024.
Daniel will assume this function following the departure of Jerry Bowskill, the present Group CTO primarily based within the US, who will step down upon the completion of the sale of the US Enterprise to Fanatics Betting and Gaming.
Daniel brings a wealth of expertise to his new place, presently serving because the World Director of Buying and selling Know-how at Flutter Leisure Plc. On this capability, he oversees the worldwide buying and selling expertise operations and providers throughout the Flutter Group, which incorporates famend manufacturers reminiscent of Fanduel, Sportsbet, Paddypower, Betfair, Pokerstars, and Skybet. Whereas presently primarily based within the UK, Daniel will relocate to Melbourne to embark on his new function with PointsBet.
Previous to his international function at Flutter, Daniel held key positions at Sportsbet in Melbourne, together with Head of Information Options and Head of Buying and selling Know-how. His skilled journey additionally contains vital roles within the funding banking sector in London.
Sam Swanell, Chief Government Officer of the PointsBet Group, mentioned:
We’re delighted to welcome a Senior Government of Dan’s caliber and experience to the PointsBet workforce. Dan’s in depth information of intricate platform and buying and selling operations, together with algorithmic buying and selling, danger administration, and superior analytics, coupled along with his distinctive management skills, will significantly profit PointsBet’s operations in Australia and Canada. His arrival aligns with our ongoing dedication to investing in cutting-edge dwell betting and multi-capability choices via Odds Manufacturing facility, additional solidifying our place as a market chief.
Daniel Lucas mentioned:
I’m extremely enthusiastic in regards to the likelihood to affix a expertise and product-driven group reminiscent of PointsBet. Their ongoing investments of their platforms sign promising progress alternatives on the horizon, and I’m desirous to be part of it.
Daniel’s tutorial background features a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) and a Grasp of Enterprise Techniques from Monash College.
