Peter Jackson (British businessman) explained

Peter Jackson
Birth Name:Jeremy Peter Jackson
Birth Place:Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Education:Pembroke College, Cambridge University
CEO, Flutter Entertainment
Term:January 2018-
Predecessor:Breon Corcoran

Jeremy Peter Jackson (born October 1975) is a British businessman, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Flutter Entertainment since January 2018.

Early life

Jeremy Peter Jackson was born in October 1975[1] in Yorkshire, England.[2] He has a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Pembroke College, Cambridge University.[3] [4]

Career

Jackson has worked at Lloyds Bank, Halifax Bank of Scotland and McKinsey & Company, and was CEO of Travelex from 2010 to 2015.[5]

On 26 January 2016, Banco Santander appointed Jackson as their new head of the Group´s Innovation area, he replaces José María Fuster who, after more than 30 years service with the Santander Group, will continue as an external advisor.[6]

On 1 March 2017, Jackson joined Worldpay UK as CEO of its UK operations, replacing Dave Hobday who left Worldpay in December to head up the RAC.[5] [7]

In August 2017, it was announced that Jackson would succeed Breon Corcoran as CEO of Paddy Power Betfair in January 2018.[8]

In July 2017, it was announced that Jackson would become the Chairman for Aire Labs, a technology startup in London.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremy Peter Jackson. Companies House. 8 February 2018.
  2. News: Results for Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records. Findmypast. 22 September 2018.
  3. Web site: J. Peter Jackson: Executive Profile. Bloomberg. 7 August 2017. 7 August 2017.
  4. Web site: Peter Jackson. Pembroke College, Cambridge. 7 August 2017.
  5. News: Worldpay appoints Santander's head of innovation Peter Jackson as new UK chief executive. City A.M.. 2 February 2017. Rebecca Smith. 7 August 2017.
  6. Web site: J. Peter Jackson, new head of the corporate Innovation area. Banco Santander. 27 January 2016. 21 September 2018.
  7. Web site: Peter Jackson Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Worldpay UK. Worldpay. 7 August 2017.
  8. News: Paddy Power Betfair takes a punt on Worldpay boss as new CEO. The Daily Telegraph. 7 August 2017. Jon Yeomans. Bradley Gerrard.
  9. News: Former Worldpay UK CEO . FinExtra. 19 February 2018. FinExtra. Bureau.