DraftKings Names Erik Bradbury as Company’s Chief Accounting Officer
DraftKings has appointed Erik Bradbury as Chief Accounting Officer effective September 10, 2020. With over 16 years in corporate accounting, Bradbury previously served as a Partner at Ernst & Young and as a Professional Accounting Fellow at Financial Executives International. His expertise in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting is expected to strengthen DraftKings' accounting team, aiding its growth. Bradbury will oversee crucial functions, including SEC reporting and operational accounting, contributing to the company’s financial integrity as it continues to expand.
- Erik Bradbury brings over 16 years of experience in corporate accounting, enhancing DraftKings' accounting team.
- His expertise in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting is expected to support the company's growth.
- Bradbury's role includes overseeing critical accounting functions, which will improve financial reporting.
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BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that Erik Bradbury has been named the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective September 10, 2020, reporting to Jason Park, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bradbury, who brings more than 16 years of experience in corporate accounting to DraftKings, was most recently a Partner with Ernst & Young and served as a Professional Accounting Fellow at Financial Executives International.
“We are thrilled to have Erik join DraftKings at this exciting time,” said Jason Park, DraftKings Chief Financial Officer. “Erik brings a breadth of expertise working with public companies applying U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting requirements, which will enhance our already strong corporate accounting team and help scale this function as the Company continues to grow.”
Mr. Bradbury will oversee DraftKings’ corporate accounting functions including SEC and regulatory reporting, operational accounting, accounting policy, and development of relevant accounting positions. Mr. Bradbury received his Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirits of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for 50+ operators across more than 15 regulated U.S. and global markets, including Arkansas and Oregon in the U.S. DraftKings’ Sportsbook offers mobile and retail betting for major U.S. and international sports and operates in the United States pursuant to regulations in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 8 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB and the PGA TOUR as well as an authorized gaming operator of the NBA and MLB and an official betting operator of the PGA TOUR.
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