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PointsBet is setting up its next chapter well ahead of time. The bookmaker has mapped out a leadership handover that keeps its founder close while elevating a familiar executive to the top job, all as ownership dynamics continue to evolve.
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PointsBet has confirmed that Andrew Catterall will step into the group CEO role in early 2026. The Australian Securities Exchange listed operator said the handover will take place on February 1, giving the business a clear and extended transition window.
Sam Swanell will step away from the chief executive role at that point. Even so, he will remain closely tied to the company. PointsBet said Swanell will continue as an executive director on the board and also act in an advisory role before and after the transition.
The company framed the plan as a way to keep leadership steady rather than reset it.
Catterall already runs a key part of the business. He has served as CEO of PointsBet Australia since joining the company in 2022, overseeing operations and product delivery in its home market.
Before moving to PointsBet, Catterall led Racing.com, where his work spanned media, racing coverage, and digital platforms. That mix of wagering, content, and technology experience now feeds into his expanded remit.
Once the group role begins, Catterall will oversee PointsBet activity in Australia and Canada. His scope will cover strategy delivery, platform development, regulatory compliance, and customer growth across both markets.
Swanell co founded PointsBet in March 2015 and guided the company through early growth, market launches, and its public listing. While day to day control will change, his involvement will not disappear.
PointsBet said Swanell will remain active at board level and continue advising management. The goal centers on preserving internal knowledge during the leadership change rather than cutting ties with the founding team.
Chairman Brett Paton acknowledged Swanell role in building the business and said ongoing involvement allows PointsBet to benefit from that experience during the transition.
The leadership update follows a major ownership shift completed in October. Japan based technology group Mixi Inc., operating through Mixi Australia, gained control of PointsBet through an off market takeover.
Following that deal, Mixi now holds 66.4% of the voting power in the wagering operator. The change reshaped governance but did not immediately alter operating plans.
PointsBet said no near term strategy changes have been announced alongside the CEO transition.