Pythia Sports has appointed Ben Hutton as its new Head of Trading, bringing on board an executive with two decades of experience in the racing sector. Hutton joins the supplier after a long tenure at Entain and its predecessor companies, where he managed the group’s UK-facing international racing product.
Industry Veteran Joins Pythia
Ben Hutton started his career at Gala Coral Group in 2005 and remained through multiple transitions, including Ladbrokes Coral, GVC, and ultimately Entain. At Entain, he was responsible for leading the international racing product, working closely with key suppliers and rights holders in the industry. His experience includes managing relationships with organisations such as ARC, RMG, SIS, PMU, and 1/ST CONTENT, as well as Pythia Sports itself.
Responsibilities and Strategic Goals
In his new role, Hutton will oversee all aspects of Pythia’s trading operations. This includes responsibility for trading margins, the presentation of the racing product to customers, and the tools used by the trading team. He will also bring his expertise in developing AI-based trading tools and models to the company, a skillset he has recently focused on.
Significance for Operators and Suppliers
Hutton’s appointment is notable for operators and affiliates because of his deep understanding of the bookmaker perspective. His background equips him to align Pythia’s racing product with the needs of operators, particularly in areas such as pricing, risk management, and product improvement. For suppliers, his experience on both sides of the industry may help foster more effective collaboration and innovation in racing products.
Key takeaways
- Pythia Sports has named Ben Hutton as Head of Trading.
- Hutton brings 20 years of experience from Entain and its predecessors.
- He will focus on trading operations, product presentation, and AI-based tools.
- His bookmaker background is expected to benefit both operators and suppliers.