Flutter Entertainment’s Sisal subsidiary has appointed Sian Carson as chief people officer.
Carson began her career in Italy in the financial sector covering multiple HR roles at UniCredit Group, and joined Flutter Entertainment in 2013 with Sportsbet in Australia.
She then took on increasing responsibilities in London at various divisions of Paddy Power, Betfair, Flutter International, and most recently as chief people officer of group functions.
Carson will now lead Sisal’s human resources and organizational design team, with the goal of strengthening Sisal’s expansion process in Italy and abroad, including Morocco, Turkey, Albania and Tunisia.
“I am very happy about Sian joining the Company’s Leadership Team,” said Sisal CEO Francesco Durante. “I am convinced that with his support we will further strengthen our ability to drive Sisal’s growth in Italy and abroad, investing in the centrality of people and skills that are fundamental for an increasingly sustainable, digital and international company.”
Commenting on her new role, Carson said: “I am proud to take on the role of chief people officer at Sisal. I am delighted to enthusiastically welcome this new professional challenge in a group that employs more than 3 thousand people in 5 different countries and with an ambition of continuous growth in the near future, strong in its strategy that has always put people at the center.
“Sisal’s multinational profile will give us the opportunity to work on issues of diversity and inclusion in all its aspects, with the goal of becoming a leading company in these issues.”
Shares in Flutter Entertainment plc. (LSE:FLTR) closed 4.18 per cent higher at 12,970.00 pence per share in London Monday.