Former Disney CFO Christine McCarthy has joined the board of directors of online gambling company Flutter Entertainment, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
What’s Happening:
- McCarthy, who previously served as Disney’s Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to June 2023, has joined the board of directors of Flutter Entertainment.
- The former CFO left Disney in June 2023, with the company saying she needed to take a family medical leave of absence.
- Flutter Entertainment owns brands including FanDuel, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sisal and Sportsbet.
- At Flutter Entertainment, McCarthy will also be a member of the audit committee of the board, starting July 30th.
- McCarthy worked closely with Disney CEO Bob Iger during his original stint as CEO, and also worked closely with his short-lived successor, Bob Chapek, on several cost-cutting measures.
- Also joining the Flutter Entertainment board is former Warner Bros. Discovery director Robert Bennett.
What They’re Saying:
- John Bryant, Chair of the Flutter Board: “Christine and Dob’s extensive experience in the entertainment industry will be an invaluable asset to Flutter as we continue to extend our leading position as a global online sports betting and iGaming provider. We look forward to welcoming both Dob and Christine to the Board as non-executive directors and benefitting from their unique perspective and industry knowledge.”