FanDuel Group has designated Andrea Ellis as the head of finance for its wagering and gaming sector.
In her capacity as Chief Financial Officer for FanDuel Betting & Gaming (FBG), Ellis will serve as a vital member of the division’s leadership team. Her responsibilities will encompass overseeing all financial operations, including accounting and budgetary matters, as well as spearheading business planning and analysis.
Reporting to Matt King, CEO of FBG, Ellis will concentrate on formulating strategies across the enterprise, with a particular emphasis on payments and fraud mitigation.
“We are delighted to welcome Andrea to the team as we prepare to unveil a completely new online sports wagering and gaming offering,” remarked King.
“Andrea’s remarkable experience, driving financial growth for major consumer brands, will be instrumental to our sustained prosperity and international expansion,” he continued.
Before joining FanDuel, Ellis held the position of CFO at Lime, the electric scooter and bike rental company. Prior to that, she held various roles at Restaurant Brands International (RBI), including leading investor relations and global financial planning. Additionally, she served as CFO for Tim Hortons and Popeyes.
Ellis expressed immense excitement about collaborating with Matt and the exceptionally skilled gaming division in developing Fanatics’ worldwide digital sports framework. He shared that his professional journey has been driven by a desire to merge his enthusiasm for finance, technology, and consumer goods while contributing to business expansion. As an ardent sports enthusiast, he couldn’t envision a more ideal opportunity.”
