Flutter Entertainment has appointed Steve Hawkes as the new Director of Reputational and Public Affairs for the UK and Ireland.
In his new role, Hawkes will oversee the external communications for the gambling giant's UK and Ireland brands, including Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet.
Hawkes joins Flutter from the communications firm BCW Global, where he served as Senior Director and Head of Strategic Media since October 2019. Previously, Hawkes has held senior press industry positions newspapers like The Daily Telegraph.
Speaking on LinkedIn, Hawkes said: “Delighted to say that next month I will be joining Flutter, the global sports betting and gaming business, as Director of Reputational and Public Affairs in the UK and Ireland.