Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the sports wagering division of sports apparel giant Fanatics, has announced the appointment of Hank Couture as Chief Operating Officer. He will be a member of the FBG executive team and play “an integral role” in developing strategies across operations as the Fanatics Sportsbook is poised to launch nationwide in mid-2023. Couture will report to division CEO Matt King.
“We are excited to add Hank to our leadership team as COO. Hank’s experience in building one of the largest marketplaces in the U.S. is exactly the type of person we are looking for at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, and as our new COO, his impressive track record of success will provide us with valuable insight as we build a sportsbook that is easy to use, trustworthy and more rewarding for sports fans,” the CEO commented.
Matt King, CEO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming
Couture’s time at DoorDash, a technology company that connects consumers with their local businesses in 27 countries across the globe, “will serve him well in accelerating the growth of Fanatics Betting and Gaming,” says the firm.
At DoorDash, Couture most recently served on the executive management team as a Vice President, overseeing the company’s U.S. Marketplace. Couture joined DoorDash in 2016 and helped grow the e-commerce marketplace into an industry leader.
As an early employee, he oversaw DoorDash’s Chicago operations. He then led the company’s expansion across the Midwest, which helped define the company’s suburban growth strategy. While leading the U.S. Marketplace, Couture oversaw the $50 billion marketplace and many critical business lines, such as DoorDash’s subscription program, DashPass, and the Caviar marketplace.
Prior to DoorDash, Couture honed his skills at Goldman Sachs, where he worked on the equity trading floor in Derivatives Structuring.
Of his appointment, Couture said: “This is an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and experience in building DoorDash to the sports betting industry and helping build something that exceeds expectations for our customers.”
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2023/03/29/66651-fanatics-names-hank-couture-as-new-chief-operating-officer-of-its-gaming-division
