DraftKings brings in Marie Donoghue as chief business & growth officer

Boston-headquartered betting and gaming operator DraftKings has added to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Marie Donoghue as chief business and growth officer.

Donoghue most recently served as vice president of Amazon’s US sports content and partnerships, helping to position Amazon and Prime Video as a major player in sports media rights.

Prior to her role at Amazon, she spent over 18 years at ESPN, culminating in her position as executive vice president of global business and content strategy.

In her new role at DraftKings, Donoghue has been tasked with driving DraftKings’ future growth and spearheading various internal processes.

“We are delighted to welcome Marie Donoghue to our executive team and the immense wealth of experience she brings as a highly-regarded leader and trailblazer within our industry,” said DraftKings CEO and co-founder Jason Robins. “Marie’s exceptional track record speaks for itself, and she is poised to be a transformative force in our company’s future success.”

Commenting on her appointment, Donoghue said: “I am thrilled to be joining DraftKings during this exciting phase and have long admired the organization’s steady rise as an industry innovator. This is a special opportunity to expand on its industry-leading position and propel the company to new heights.”

Shares in DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) closed 0.60 per cent higher at $38.69 per share in New York Thursday.