Mark Irwin

Mark is Group Director of Finance for Paddy Power Betfair plc, based in Dublin. After joining Paddy Power plc in 2010, Mark has been part of one of the most dynamic growth sectors of the last decade; one which has presented unique and frequent challenges at every turn - most notably the merger of Paddy Power and Betfair in 2016. Before his career in Sports Betting & Gaming, Mark held a range of Finance leadership roles in Financial Services during the 12 years after leaving practice. Partnering with Investment, Corporate, and Retail Banking businesses during this time, Mark experienced the highs and lows of an industry which also operated at significant pace before coming to a rather abrupt halt in 2008! Two very different sectors but with striking similarities in terms of complexity, change dynamics, international markets, and regulation, have consistently demonstrated the critical importance of agility and great leadership to the success of today’s Finance professional.