01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 14, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On January 14, 2026, Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE: FLUT; LSE: FLTR) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Kenny as a non-executive director, effective as of the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026.
The Board has determined that Mr. Kenny is independent under New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and he has not been appointed to any Board committee at this time. Mr. Kenny, age 64, currently serves as Chairman of Best Buy Co., Inc. and is an independent director of Nielsen Holdings plc, where he previously served as CEO from 2018 to 2023. His earlier roles include Chairman and CEO of The Weather Company, LLC, Senior Vice President of IBM's Watson & Cloud platform, President of Akamai Technologies, Inc., and Chairman and CEO of Digitas, Inc. He will receive compensation consistent with the Company's fee schedule for non-executive directors, as described in the Company's 2025 proxy statement filed April 24, 2025.
The filing states that Mr. Kenny has no family relationships with any Company executive officer or director, that no arrangements or understandings exist under which he was elected, and that he is not party to any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The Chair of the Board, John Bryant, said Mr. Kenny's leadership experience at complex technology, media, and marketing businesses is expected to benefit the Board and the Group.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board appointment: David Kenny named as a non-executive director, effective at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 29, 2026.
- Independence: The Board has determined Mr. Kenny is independent under NYSE listing standards.
- No committee assignment: Mr. Kenny has not been appointed to any Board committee at this time.
- Current roles: Chairman of Best Buy Co., Inc. and independent director of Nielsen Holdings plc.
- Prior leadership: Former CEO of Nielsen Holdings plc (2018 to 2023), Chairman and CEO of The Weather Company, LLC (2012 to 2016), and President of Akamai Technologies, Inc.
- Compensation: Will receive fees consistent with the Company's non-executive director fee schedule, as described in the 2025 proxy statement.
- Disclosure: The filing reports no family relationships, no selection arrangements, and no Item 404(a) related-party transactions.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When does David Kenny's appointment take effect?
The appointment is effective as of the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting, which the filing states is scheduled for May 29, 2026.
Is David Kenny considered an independent director?
Yes. The Board has determined that Mr. Kenny is an independent director in accordance with New York Stock Exchange listing standards.
Will David Kenny serve on any Board committees?
Not at this time. The filing states he has not been appointed as a member of a Board committee.
How will David Kenny be compensated?
He will receive compensation consistent with the Company's fee schedule for non-executive directors, which the filing says is described in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2025 Annual General Meeting, filed April 24, 2025.
What is David Kenny's background?
The filing states he is Chairman of Best Buy Co., Inc. and an independent director of Nielsen Holdings plc, where he was CEO from 2018 to 2023. Earlier roles include Chairman and CEO of The Weather Company, LLC, Senior Vice President of IBM's Watson & Cloud platform, President of Akamai Technologies, Inc., and Chairman and CEO of Digitas, Inc.
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