Alan Ellingson, who recently became the Chief Financial Officer of DraftKings, is navigating the complexities of his new role, which he describes as both challenging and rewarding. Since his appointment, Ellingson has focused on capital allocation strategies to foster innovation within the company, which employs over 1,000 engineers dedicated to product development. His leadership comes at a time when DraftKings is undergoing significant changes, including a recent fee reversal and mergers and acquisitions activity. Ellingson’s insights into his responsibilities and the company's direction will be featured in an upcoming episode of Bloomberg Television's 'Chief Future Officer' at 9:30 PM ET.
How do you get to be a CFO? Alan Ellingson recently took over the job at @DraftKings, saying it entails stepping up to the demands of the role, but the extra effort brings thrilling rewards. Watch this full episode of "Chief Future Officer" here: https://t.co/8j3F6unfPk https://t.co/GagCZkNYfR
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