Board Changes

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 Adviser and Joint Broker	Tel: [phone]
Jeremy Porter / John Depasquale
Shore Capital - Joint Broker	Tel:[phone]
Patrick Castle
Walbrook PR (Media & Investor Relations)	Tel: [phone]
Paul Cornelius / Sam Allen	[e-mail]

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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