Executive career history and transition
Neil Banbury has taken over leadership at Sky Betting and Gaming after concluding a tenure of over fifteen years with Kindred Group. During his time with Kindred and its broader corporate ecosystem, which includes FDJ in France, Banbury advanced from an initial role as an analyst to become a member of the executive team. Most recently, he held the position of chief commercial and marketing officer.
His earlier professional background includes serving as UK general manager, head of UK strategy and finance operations, and head of strategic planning and intelligence. Before entering the gaming sector in September 2010, Banbury worked as a tax advisor for Ernst & Young and spent time in recruitment with Reed.
Executive commentary
Banbury assumed his responsibilities at Sky Betting and Gaming following a six-month break from work. Sharing his thoughts on the appointment via professional social media, Neil Banbury stated:
“I’m excited and proud to be here and can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Banbury added:
“It’s a tough moment for UK gambling but SBG has great brands, the backing of Flutter, and a brilliant team that really understands its customers. That’s a great mix to work with.”
Reflecting on his departure from his previous employer, Banbury paid tribute to his long tenure, noting:
“This new start closes my Kindred and FDJ chapter.”
He further noted:
“I really can’t do justice to that experience in a LinkedIn post. Needless to say I owe a huge amount to the team there for their trust, their challenge, and for making it such a fun ride.”
