Sam Swanell has substantial expertise and experience in the wagering industry, including successfully managing the start-up of both TomWaterhouse.com and PointsBet. For three years, Sam served as National Sales Manager with TOTE Tasmania, responsible for all revenue channels including all retail and pub outlets.

Sam Swanell has substantial expertise and experience in the wagering industry, including successfully managing the start-up of both TomWaterhouse.com and PointsBet.

For three years, Sam served as National Sales Manager with TOTE Tasmania, responsible for all revenue channels including all retail and pub outlets.

During his tenure, turnover and EBITDA increased 200%. This was followed by four years as Chief Operations Officer at TomWaterhouse.com, which involved responsibility for establishing and managing all functions of the business. TomWaterhouse.com grew rapidly to become a pre-eminent wagering brand in Australia until its sale to William Hill. Sam’s experience also includes international consulting assignments across North America and Europe and related verticals such as online casino and poker.

Sam has a deep understanding of the critical areas required to produce and manage a successful sportsbook, which has been instrumental in the establishment and growth of PointsBet.

Over his years at UBS and Citigroup, Brett’s respective teams assisted and advised companies, governments, and government agencies on capital raisings, totalling approximately $230 billion of equity. Having served as a Non-Executive Director of Tabcorp and Chair of Audit and Risk for its demerged entity, Echo Entertainment, he has gained significant experience and valuable insights into the functions expected of ASX boards and companies in the wagering industry.

Brett has also served as a Council member of RMIT University, where he chaired the Risk and Audit Committee and was also a foundation member of the ASX Capital Markets Advisory Panel. With his breadth of experience in the finance and wagering industries, Brett is well equipped to chair the Board and guide the business development and future of PointsBet.

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