Flutter Brazil appointed Henrique Mendonça as head of social and influencer strategy, with responsibility for Betnacional’s content, influencer and community work. Mendonça said he would develop the brand’s presence among creators while complying with Brazilian industry regulations.
The appointment places Betnacional’s creator and community strategy under a named executive in Brazil’s regulated betting sector.
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Brazil appointed Daniele Correa Cardoso as head of the Finance Ministry’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, replacing Régis Dudenna, who is moving to the role of Secretary of Economic Reforms. Correa Cardoso, formerly the SPA’s deputy secretary, said she would continue its regulatory agenda, including consumer protection, enforcement and responsible gambling.
Flutter appointed João Studart as chairman of Flutter Brazil and promoted Eduardo Monte to chief executive, giving him responsibility for the unit’s day-to-day operations. The company said the appointments would support its Brazil business; the source also reports planned increases in the country’s gaming tax to 15% by 2027 and 18% by 2028.
Betnacional appointed Damien Lynch as head of sports and Frederico Cunha as head of casino. Lynch brings 14 years at Flutter International, while Cunha has more than four years of experience in commercial roles at Betnacional and Betfair. Flutter Brazil chief executive João Studart said the appointments strengthen the company’s technical and operational capabilities.
Flutter Brazil said it appointed Diego Buriti as Head of Online Media. The company said Buriti has worked in iGaming operations and previously held roles at Globo, FOX, Disney and Sony Pictures.
Flutter Brazil announced Leonardo Martins as its head of media and martech on 26 November 2025. The company said he would bring more than 17 years of experience in marketing, media and data to the role.