Sportradar has added industry veteran and former Flutter CEO Breon Corcoran to its board of directors.
The sports data and technology provider said the former Paddy Power Betfair CEO was elected to join the board from 11 December.
Corcoran has been chief executive of online trading and investment company IG Group since January 2024.
Background in betting, gaming and fintech
Corcoran spent over a decade in leading roles at Paddy Power before being appointed Betfair’s chief executive in 2012. He then led the newly merged Paddy Power Betfair, which later rebranded as Flutter Entertainment, for two years from 2016.
After leaving Paddy Power Betfair, he served as CEO of international payments firm Zepz from 2018 to 2022. He was then chairman of the board of Auction Technology Group, a leading digital marketplace, from 2022 to 2024.
“Sportradar has built an impressive business in sports technology, and its potential for continued expansion and innovation is enormous,” Corcoran said. “With my background in betting, gaming and fintech, I am looking forward to working with Jeff, Carsten and the rest of the board of directors to contribute to the company’s journey and help drive long term value for its stakeholders.”
After Corcoran’s appointment, Sportradar’s board comprises 10 executives, including Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl and Yabuki. The other board members are Deirdre Bigley, John Doran, George Fleet, Pascal Keutgens, William Kurtz, Rajani Ramanathan and Marc Walder.
‘Wealth of leadership experience’
Jeffery Yabuki, chairman of the Sportradar board, hailed Corcoran’s “wealth of leadership experience across multiple industries” and “deep understanding of the sports technology and data landscape”.
Sportradar described Corcoran as a “recognised leader in technology and digital transformation with extensive experience in scaling international businesses”. The business signposted the Irish executive’s experience of leading teams across Europe, Australia and the US.
Koerl added: “Breon joins our board at an exciting time as we continue to innovate in sports technology and expand our global footprint.
“His proven leadership and deep industry experience will help guide us as we advance our strategic priorities, enhance operational excellence, and maximise value creation.”
Global revenue growth
In last month’s Q3 financial update, Sportradar announced revenue growth of 21% year-on-year in the US and 13% for the rest of the world.
Overall revenue increased 14% year-on-year to €292 million ($343 million), generating a profit of €22 million. Accordingly, Sportradar raised its 2025 full-year outlook to revenue of at least €1.290 billion, or 17% growth.
Sportradar also confirmed last month that it had closed the acquisition of the IMG Arena agency – a deal that was first announced in March.
Corcoran has had a rich career in the sector, including spending time as CEO of Paddy Power Betfair between 2016 and 2018.