Andrew Catterall: Group Chief Executive Officer, PointsBet Holdings

Andrew Catterall is the Group Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Holdings, the ASX-listed sports wagering operator. He stepped into the role on 1 February 2026, succeeding co-founder Sam Swanell. Catterall had already run PointsBet’s Australian business since July 2022.

His promotion came only months after Japan’s MIXI took control of PointsBet in a hard-fought takeover battle. That deal reshaped the company’s ownership and ended a decade of founder-led leadership at the top. Catterall is now the first Group CEO to run PointsBet under majority Japanese ownership. He carries responsibility for the group’s Australian and Canadian businesses. He’s one of several gambling industry executives profiled by Crazy Vegas.

Andrew Catterall’s Career Timeline at PointsBet

Catterall’s path to the top job ran through PointsBet’s Australian division, media and sports administration.

• December 2016 – Appointed Chief Executive of Racing.com, the broadcast and digital media joint venture between Seven West Media and Racing Victoria. He led the business through changes in broadcasting, digital media, rights acquisition and audience growth.
• July 2022 – Joined PointsBet as Chief Executive Officer of its Australian business. PointsBet has said he led the division through a period of operational transformation.
• 1 February 2026 – Appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Holdings, succeeding co-founder Sam Swanell, subject to gaming licensing and regulatory approvals.

Before Racing.com, Catterall held senior roles across sport administration and consulting. He worked as chief commercial and strategy officer at Racing Victoria, then as chief operating officer at Beyond Boundaries Group. Earlier still, he was general manager of strategy and marketing at the Australian Football League. His career actually began in consulting, with stints at Gemba Group and the Boston Consulting Group.

Why Andrew Catterall’s Appointment Matters

Catterall’s promotion is the clearest sign yet that MIXI, PointsBet’s new majority owner, is settling into control. It follows a bruising, year-long takeover fight for the company.

• PointsBet’s board backed MIXI’s cash offer throughout 2025. A rival all-scrip bid from Betr repeatedly failed to win enough shareholder support to proceed.
• MIXI ended the contest holding 66.43% of PointsBet’s shares as of September 2025. Betr was left holding roughly a quarter of the company.
• Swanell had led PointsBet since co-founding it in March 2015. He became Group CEO in July 2016, so Catterall is only the second person to hold the top job.

Catterall’s elevation gives MIXI an internal candidate who already knows PointsBet’s Australian operations, rather than an outsider. PointsBet has also realigned its financial year to match MIXI’s, closing accounts on 31 March instead of 30 June. Catterall confirmed the change at the company’s August 2026 annual general meeting. He described PointsBet’s FY26 accounts as covering a nine-month transition period.

That’s an early sign of how closely the Australian business is being folded into its Japanese parent. How much autonomy Catterall keeps over strategy is worth watching as integration continues.

Regulatory Context Facing Andrew Catterall

PointsBet’s Australian business operates under regulatory scrutiny common to the wagering sector. Catterall inherits an active compliance matter from his years running that local business.

• 16 May 2025 – The Australian Communications and Media Authority fined PointsBet AU$500,800 for spam law breaches dating to August–November 2023. The company had sent hundreds of unlawful marketing messages, including some to customers registered with the BetStop self-exclusion scheme.
• 16 May 2025 – PointsBet also entered a court-enforceable undertaking with the ACMA covering its handling of self-excluded customers. The regulator found no direct financial penalty was available for those particular breaches. No self-excluded customer was able to place a bet during the period investigated.
• 1 February 2027 – PointsBet Australia’s sports bookmaker licence with the Northern Territory Racing Commission is due for renewal.

The conduct behind the ACMA fine occurred while Catterall was already running PointsBet’s Australian business. The penalty itself, though, was announced before his promotion to group CEO. PointsBet has said it identified and began fixing the underlying system failures before the ACMA opened its investigation. There is no public record of the Northern Territory Racing Commission suspending or revoking PointsBet’s licence.

Frequently Asked Questions About Andrew Catterall

Who is Andrew Catterall, Group CEO of PointsBet?

Andrew Catterall is the Group Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Holdings, the ASX-listed wagering operator. He took on the role on 1 February 2026, succeeding co-founder Sam Swanell. Catterall had already led PointsBet’s Australian business since July 2022. Before PointsBet, he was CEO of Racing.com and held senior roles at the AFL and Racing Victoria.

How did Andrew Catterall become Group CEO of PointsBet?

Catterall was promoted internally after running PointsBet Australia for more than three years. His appointment followed Japan’s MIXI taking majority control of PointsBet in September 2025. PointsBet’s board chose an executive who already knew the Australian business over an external hire. He succeeded Sam Swanell, who moved into an advisory role and stayed on the board.

Why does MIXI’s takeover of PointsBet matter for Andrew Catterall?

MIXI’s takeover put PointsBet under majority Japanese ownership for the first time in the company’s history. Catterall became the first Group CEO to lead PointsBet under that new structure. PointsBet has since aligned its financial year with MIXI’s, closing accounts on 31 March. That change is an early sign of closer integration between PointsBet and its new parent company.

What was Andrew Catterall’s career before PointsBet?

Catterall was CEO of Racing.com from December 2016 until he joined PointsBet in 2022. Before that, he held senior roles at Racing Victoria and the Australian Football League. He also worked as a management consultant earlier in his career. His background spans wagering, sports administration, media and strategy consulting.

Is Andrew Catterall still Group CEO of PointsBet?

Yes. Andrew Catterall remained Group CEO of PointsBet as of the company’s annual general meeting in August 2026. He addressed shareholders directly at that meeting about PointsBet’s operational performance. Sam Swanell continues to support the business as an executive director and senior advisor. There is no public indication of a further leadership change since. For our latest casino and wagering coverage, we’ve got the latest scoop.

Gambling Executive Sources

Career timeline

• Andrew Catterall appointed CEO of Racing.com – Mediaweek
• Andrew Catterall – PointsBet Holdings Investor Relations

Why this appointment matters

• PointsBet Holdings 2026 Annual General Meeting address – ASX announcement

Regulatory context

• Northern Territory Racing Commission decision notice, PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd