Gfinity PLC Board Changes (0452B)
September 18 2018 - 2:02AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMGFIN
RNS Number : 0452B
Gfinity PLC
18 September 2018
18 September 2018
Gfinity plc
("Gfinity" or the "Company")
Board Changes
Gfinity strengthens Board with appointment of a leading
communications expert
Gfinity plc (AIM: GFIN), a world-leading esports solutions
provider, announces that John Clarke, who recently held senior
positions at HEINEKEN N.V. and Lagunitas Brewing Company, has
joined the Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, with
immediate effect.
John George Clarke (aged 54) is a business professional with
more than 25 years of international experience gained working in
and with leading global companies. John has lived and worked in
London, Hong Kong, New York, Singapore and the Netherlands. Since
2010 John has worked for HEINEKEN N.V. where he held the position
of Head of Global Communications and, most recently, as a senior
commercial director within Lagunitas Brewing Company, a 100% owned
subsidiary of HEINEKEN N.V. Previously he held senior leadership,
corporate affairs and marketing positions within The American
Express Company and Burson-Marsteller Public Relations.
Further to the appointment of Garry Cook as Executive Chairman
in May, plus the appointment of Graham Wallace as Global Chief
Operating Officer and Executive Director in July, the Company also
announces that in-line with the Board's succession plans, they will
now assume day to day responsibilities of the Chief Executive
Officer. Neville Upton will remain engaged with the business in the
role of Founder and President.
Garry Cook, Executive Chairman, said:
"I am delighted to welcome John to the Gfinity board. His
consumer communication and commercial expertise will prove
invaluable to the next phase of Gfinity's growth. The esports
audience is conservatively expected to reach half a billion
globally by 2021. Alongside our continued investment in technology
and infrastructure, we are building a leadership team and board
that can maximise the opportunities presented by this fast growing
industry."
Enquiries:
Gfinity plc www.gfinityplc.com
Garry Cook, Executive Chairman Via Walbrook PR
Allenby Capital Limited - AIM Nominated Tel: +44 (0)20 3328 5656
Adviser and Joint Broker
Jeremy Porter / John Depasquale
Shore Capital - Joint Broker Tel:+44 (0)20 7408 4090
Patrick Castle
Walbrook PR (Media & Investor Relations) Tel: +44(0)20 7933 8780
Paul Cornelius / Sam Allen gfinity@walbrookpr.com
About Gfinity
Gfinity (LON: GFIN) is a world-leading esports solutions
provider. Its business to business platform, "Powered by Gfinity",
delivers managed services to game publishers, sports rights
holders, commercial partners and media companies. Gfinity creates
bespoke solutions, including competitions and industry leading
content production, connecting its partners with the esports
community in authentic and innovative ways. Partnerships include EA
SPORTS, F1 Esports Series, Halo World Championship and the Forza
Racing Championship.
Gfinity connects directly with competitive gaming consumers
through its owned competition platform, the "Gfinity Elite Series".
The Series enables competitive gamers to be part of the Gfinity
community, testing themselves and developing new skills, while
providing a pathway for those who aspire to a career in esports to
join a leading professional team. "Gfinity Elite Series" content is
distributed through linear and digital channels and is enjoyed by
tens of millions of esports fans around the world.
All Gfinity managed service solutions and owned competitions are
underpinned by its proprietary technology platform delivering a
level playing field for all competitors and supporting scalable
multi-format leagues, ladders and knock out competitions.
More information about Gfinity is available at
www.gfinityplc.com
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