PointsBet Holdings Limited announced a significant leadership transition plan, with Andrew Catterall officially taking over as the group CEO on February 1, 2026, subject to the usual gambling license and regulatory approvals. The current CEO, Sam Swanell, will step down from day-to-day management to become a group advisor and remain as an executive director, with related industry personnel movements available on the PASA official website.
New CEO Background: Internal Promotion, Over 20 Years in the Industry
Catterall is a veteran in the industry! He joined PointsBet in 2022 as the CEO of Australian operations, where he led product upgrades and commercial performance improvements. His career spans over 20 years across gambling, media, sports, and digital sectors, previously serving as CEO of Racing.com, and holding executive positions at the Australian Football League and Victoria Racing Club, with his professional capabilities highly recognized.
Transition Arrangement: Smooth Transition, Current CEO Continues to Empower
This leadership change emphasizes a smooth transition! During the transition period, Swanell will continue to assist in advancing the business, ensuring a seamless handover of responsibilities. As one of the three co-founders of PointsBet, Swanell has been CEO since July 2016, leading the company through early expansion, internationalization, and listing on the ASX, with the board highly recognizing his contributions, stating that his advisory role will continue to provide valuable insights for the group.
Group Background: After Mixi Holdings, the Board Has Been Refreshed
It is worth mentioning that PointsBet experienced a significant equity change in 2024. The Japanese technology company Mixi, through a subsidiary, completed a takeover bid, acquiring about 66.4% of the voting rights, becoming the controlling shareholder. Subsequently, the group's board was refreshed, adding three Mixi-nominated non-executive directors, with the original chairman Brett Paton and Swanell remaining. This management adjustment is an important organizational optimization following the equity change.
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