FanDuel’s interim CEO Christian Genetski gets permanent role

Flutter CEO Dan Taylor has revealed that Christian Genetski, who took on the role of interim CEO of FanDuel, will stay on as the company’s chief executive permanently from January 1, 2027.

Dan Taylor, Flutter CEO, said:

“Making the appointment permanent gives FanDuel continuity at an important point in its growth and means the team can keep building on the progress already made.”

Genetski stepped in as interim CEO in May when Amy Howe departed. A FanDuel employee for nearly 12 years, he has held the roles of chief legal officer and chief commercial officer. Howe received a base salary of about $1.06 million in 2025 and total compensation of almost $9 million. However, Genetski’s pay has not been disclosed.

After the second quarter, Genetski pointed to strong results around major sporting events.

Christian Genetski, FanDuel CEO, said:

“We executed exceptionally well through the FIFA World Cup and NBA Finals, delivering great experiences during two of the biggest moments on the sports calendar.”

FanDuel Predicts recently stopped Utah users from trading on sports, politics, and novelty contracts after the state brought charges against Kalshi. FanDuel is also facing questions from US lawmakers over its VIP program. Flutter’s share price has fallen almost 60% this year, while DraftKings is down more than 36%.