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Sportradar Appoints IG Group CEO Breon Corcoran to Board of Directors

Tuesday 16 de December 2025 / 12:00

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(St Gallen).- The experienced betting, gaming, and fintech executive joins the Board as Sportradar continues to drive innovation, digital transformation, and global expansion in sports technology.

Sportradar Appoints IG Group CEO Breon Corcoran to Board of Directors

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company dedicated to delivering immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, has announced the election of Breon Corcoran, Chief Executive Officer of IG Group, to its Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2025.

Corcoran is a highly respected leader in technology and digital transformation, with a proven track record of scaling international businesses across Europe, Australia, and the United States. Prior to his current role at IG Group, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Zepz (formerly WorldRemit Group), a global payments company, from October 2018 to August 2022. He also held CEO positions at Paddy Power Betfair plc (now Flutter Entertainment plc) and Betfair plc, where he played a key role in driving growth and innovation within the online betting and iGaming sector.

From August 2022 to August 2024, Corcoran served as Chairman of the Board at Auction Technology Group (ATG), a leading digital auction marketplace. He holds a BA in Mathematics from Trinity College Dublin and an MBA from INSEAD. In recognition of his leadership and vision, he was named The Sunday Times “Business Leader of the Year” in 2016.

“Breon brings an exceptional breadth of leadership experience across multiple industries, along with a deep understanding of the sports technology and data ecosystem,” said Jeffery Yabuki, Chairman of Sportradar’s Board of Directors. “We are delighted to welcome him to the Board.”

Carsten Koerl, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sportradar, added: “Breon joins us at a pivotal moment as we continue to innovate in sports technology and expand our global footprint. His proven leadership and industry expertise will be instrumental as we execute our strategic priorities, strengthen operational excellence, and drive long-term value creation.”

Commenting on his appointment, Corcoran said: “Sportradar has built a highly impressive sports technology business with enormous potential for continued growth and innovation. With my background in betting, gaming, and fintech, I look forward to working closely with Jeff, Carsten, and the Board to support the company’s journey and help create long-term value for all stakeholders.”

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País: Switzerland

Región: EMEA

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