FanDuel Strengthens Public Policy Team with Strategic Executive Appointments
USA.- July 8, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Shailagh Murray and Jonathan Nabavi bring decades of U.S. government and public affairs experience
FanDuel Group has announced the appointment of two senior executives to enhance its public policy leadership as the online gaming company continues to navigate regulatory developments across North America.
High-Level Talent to Lead Policy and Government Affairs
Shailagh Murray joins FanDuel as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, bringing a distinguished career spanning journalism, public policy, and strategic communications. Her previous roles include:
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Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at Columbia University
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Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama
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Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director to Vice President Joe Biden
Earlier in her career, Murray was also a prominent journalist, covering major global and political events for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Jonathan Nabavi has been named Vice President of Federal Affairs. He previously managed public policy and legislative strategy at the National Football League (NFL), with a focus on sports betting. His Washington experience includes:
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Majority Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee
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Counsel for the House Oversight Committee
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Senior advisory roles for multiple members of Congress
A Vision for Sustainable Industry Growth
Commenting on the appointments, FanDuel President Christian Genetski stated:
“As we look to the future, we understand the important role FanDuel must play in policy discussions that will shape the online gaming industry long-term.
Shailagh and Jon bring decades of experience navigating complex policy landscapes in a thoughtful, collaborative way. We’re confident they’ll be key to engaging stakeholders and driving responsible, sustainable industry growth.”
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