PointsBet lands new Chief Executive Officer
PointsBet Holdings is pleased to announce that Mr Andrew Catterall, currently Chief Executive Officer Australia, has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Holdings Limited, effective 1 February2026 and subject to customary gaming licensing and regulatory approvals.
Mr Catterall succeeds Mr Sam Swanell, who will continue to support the business through a transition and handover period. Following this period, Mr Swanell will move into an advisory role within the Group and will remain on the Board as an Executive Director.
Mr Catterall is an experienced senior executive with more than 20 years’ leadership across the wagering, media, sporting and digital sectors. Prior to joining PointsBet in 2022 as CEO Australia, Mr Catterall served as Chief Executive Officer of Racing.com, where he oversaw significant growth in audience, digital engagement and commercial performance.
His background includes senior executive roles at the AFL, Racing Victoria, various high-growth digital and media businesses and the Boston Consulting Group. Since joining PointsBet, Mr Catterall has led the Australian business through a period of operational transformation, enhanced product execution and strengthened commercial outcomes.
He brings extensive experience in strategy, regulation, digital product, partnerships, and high-performance organisational leadership. PointsBet Chairman, Brett Paton, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Sam Swanell for his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment and deep contribution to PointsBet since founding the Company.
Sam has guided PointsBet through every stage of its development and growth, and his continued involvement in an advisory capacity, as well as his ongoing service on the Board, will ensure the business continues to benefit from his insight and experience.”
“We are delighted to appoint Andrew Catterall as Group CEO. Andrew has delivered strong performance within our Australian operations and brings extensive industry expertise, strategic capability and leadership qualities that will guide PointsBet into its next phase.