Gary McGann Venturewave Capital • Global Advisory Council

Chairman, AON Ireland, Flutter Entertainment Plc, Sicon Ltd

Gary McGann is a member of the Venturewave Capital Global Advisory Council.

Gary McGann serves as Chairman of Flutter Entertainment Plc (formerly Paddy Power Betfair plc), one of the world’s largest online betting and gaming companies. He is the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Smurfit Kappa Group plc, a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions. Prior to this, he held Chief Executive roles at Aer Lingus Group and Gilbeys of Ireland.

Gary has also served as a board member of several major organisations, including UDG Healthcare plc, Anglo Irish Bank, IBEC, and as Chair of DAA. He is currently Chairman of Sicon Ltd (Sisk Group) and Aon Ireland, continuing his influence across multiple industry sectors.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Gary has held prominent advocacy roles, having served as President of IBEC (Irish Business and Employers’ Confederation) and CEPI (the Confederation of European Paper Industries).

Committed to philanthropy, Gary is a director of Barnardos and The Ireland Funds, reflecting his long-standing support for social causes and charitable initiatives.

Learn more about Gary McGann and the Venturewave Capital Global Advisory Council members here.

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