Executive Management

Executive Management

Executive Management

Sam Swanell
Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer

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

Sam Swanell
Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer

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%.

Alister Lui
Group Chief Financial Officer

Alister Lui has been appointed to the role of Group CFO effective from 1 March 2024. He is a Chartered Accountant with more than 17 years’ experience in senior banking and finance roles in London and Melbourne, including with Ernst & Young and ANZ prior to joining PointsBet in November 2017.

Andrew Hensher
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

Andrew Hensher is an experienced executive who specialises in gaming and wagering, technology, strategy, corporate governance, and regulatory risk and compliance.

Andrew Catterall
Chief Executive Officer - Australia

Andrew Catterall joined PointsBet as Australian CEO in July 2022. He is the former CEO of Racing.com where he led the business through a major transformation in broadcasting, digital media, rights acquisition, audience development and commercial growth.

Scott Vanderwel
Chief Executive Officer - Canada

Scott Vanderwel has led PointsBet Canada as CEO since August 2021, spearheading the company’s steadfast commitment to bring Canadian sports fans a legal, safe, and reliable sportsbook with best-in-class customer experience upon the opening of the legal iGaming market in Ontario.

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