FanDuel selects Alcamo as chief people officer

In the new role, Alcamo will focus on culture development, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, organisational effectiveness, employment branding, learning and development, compensation and employee benefits.

Prior to joining FanDuel, Alcamo (pictured below) was president of human resources for telecommunications business Spectrum Enterprise, while she had also held a number of human resources roles at American Express and worked as a consultant for Deloitte.

“I am incredibly excited to welcome Tricia to my leadership team as our new chief people officer,” Fanduel president and chief executive officer Amy Howe said. “Tricia has had a distinguished career building and running award winning human resources teams at media companies like our own and at globally trusted brands. 

“Her arrival reflects our investment in our people and our commitment to a culture that recognises and attracts the most talented team while providing them the most empathetic and inclusive environment to succeed.”

Alcamo added that she felt like her role could play a key role in ensuring long-term growth for the business.

“As FanDuel continues to experience rapid growth in this exciting space, the people team plays a critical role in ensuring that the organisation has the culture and capabilities that will enable sustained success well into the future,” she said.

“I’m honoured to be working alongside Amy and the entire leadership group to drive innovative and strategic people practices that lead to winning business outcomes and an outstanding employee experience.”