Amy Howe
Amy Howe | |
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| Born | Eden, New York, United States |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (B.S.), University of Pennsylvania (MBA) |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of FanDuel |
Amy Howe is a prominent American executive in the gambling industry, currently serving as the CEO of FanDuel. She is recognized for her efforts in advancing live entertainment.
Early life and education
Howe was born in Eden, New York, a community near Buffalo, and attended Eden Junior / Senior High School. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Cornell University in 1994. Subsequently, she earned an MBA specializing in Marketing/Marketing Management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School in 1999.
Career
Starting her professional journey at Accenture as a business analyst in 1994, Howe transitioned to McKinsey & Company after completing her MBA, where she advanced to partner over a span of 14 years. In 2014, CEO Michael Rapino brought her on board as chief strategy officer at Live Nation.
Howe was promoted to chief operating officer of Ticketmaster North America in 2015, a position she held until 2020. In 2021, she took on the role of CEO at FanDuel, steering the company within the competitive landscape of sports betting and gambling.
Honors
In 2015, Howe was listed among Billboard's Women In Music: The 50 Most Powerful Executives in the Industry. She continued to be recognized on Billboard's Women In Music: The 100 Most Powerful Executives list in 2016 and appeared again in 2017 on the Most Powerful Executives in the Industry roster. Additionally, Howe earned a nomination for the 2017 Sports Business Journal Game Changers and was included in the National Diversity Council's 2018 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology listing.
Boards
Howe contributes as an advisor and mentor to companies chosen by the Women Nation Fund, an early-stage venture fund that invests in female-led enterprises delivering products or services within the live entertainment industry.