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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-012264"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FLUT"
cik: "0001635327"
company_name: "Flutter Entertainment plc"
filed_at: "2026-01-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:25:05.260931+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Flutter appoints David Kenny as independent non-executive director, effective May 29, 2026

## Summary
- David Kenny, currently Chairman of Best Buy, will join the Flutter Board at the conclusion of the AGM on May 29, 2026.
- Kenny previously served as CEO of Nielsen Holdings (2018-2023) and Chairman & CEO of The Weather Company.
- Board determined Kenny is independent under NYSE listing standards; he has not been assigned to any committee at this time.
- Appointment adds technology, media, and marketing expertise to the Board, per Chair John Bryant.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-012264
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FLUT
- cik: 0001635327
- company_name: Flutter Entertainment plc
- filed_at: 2026-01-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1635327/000119312526012264/0001193125-26-012264-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1635327/000119312526012264/d752003d8k.htm

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