Amy Howe

Born in Eden, New York. Howe’s net worth is estimated to be between $17 million and $25 million, derived primarily from her executive compensation and stock holdings in Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s parent company. Her strategic vision centers on expanding market share, innovating the user experience, and championing responsible gaming.

Educational Background and Consulting Expertise

Howe’s career path is rooted in a strong academic background from top-tier U.S. universities.

Elite Education

• Cornell University (1994): She earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business.
• The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1999): She completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing/Marketing Management.

Rise in Consulting

Howe spent nearly two decades in the consulting sector, developing her expertise in strategy and operational efficiency:

• Accenture (1994–1997): She began her career here as a business analyst.
• McKinsey & Company (1999–2014): Over 14 years, she ascended to the rank of Partner, advising major Fortune 500 companies on growth strategies, digital transformation, and organizational excellence.

From Ticketmaster to Sports Betting CEO

In 2014, Howe shifted from consulting to high-growth, consumer-facing digital platforms, which prepared her for the leadership role at FanDuel.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster

Howe joined Live Nation Entertainment in 2014 as Chief Strategy Officer. By 2015, she became the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ticketmaster North America. In this role, she led a significant digital overhaul of the ticketing platform, resulting in the following:

• She doubled gross ticketing value.
• She spearheaded a 400% growth in the mobile app’s install base.

Leadership at FanDuel

Howe moved to FanDuel Group in 2021, initially as President, before quickly being named CEO. Her move came at a pivotal time, as the U.S. sports betting market exploded following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling. Under her leadership, FanDuel has:

• Achieved market leadership in online sports betting across the U.S.
• Expanded its presence to over 20 states with legal sports betting.
• Launched new verticals, including the FanDuel TV network and the FanDuel Racing horse betting platform.
• Reported that the U.S. segment, led by FanDuel, became the first mobile operator in the U.S. to deliver full-year profitability.

Achievements and Personal Life

Howe’s executive impact has been widely recognized across both the entertainment and gaming industries.

Industry Recognition

She has received numerous accolades for her transformative work:

• Named Executive of the Year by Global Gaming Awards multiple times.
• Recognized on Billboard’s Women in Music lists (2015–2017) during her tenure at Ticketmaster.
• Included on the Sports Business Journal Game Changers list (2017).
• Featured in the National Diversity Council’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology (2018).

Family and Mentorship

Howe maintains a high degree of privacy regarding her family life.

• Family: She is married to Steve Howe (since 2009) and the couple has three children. They live in the Los Angeles area.
• Advocacy: Drawing on her experience as an athlete and a corporate leader, Howe is a strong advocate for women’s leadership. She has launched the Women’s Leadership Development Program at FanDuel and supports female-founded ventures through the Live Nation-affiliated Women Nation Fund.