Guild Esports PLC (LSE:GILD, OTCQB:GULDF), the global teams organisation and lifestyle brand, has named Stephen Duval as special advisor with immediate effect.
Duval is a seasoned executive and financier with 25 years of experience in the sports, media and entertainment sectors in Europe and the US, where he has deployed and advised on deals with an aggregate value in excess of US$5bn.
Guild said Duval "has built networks and businesses in areas of specific relevance for Guild's growth strategy".
He is presently the CEO and co-founder of Empowerment IP, a rights monetisation firm that provides advisory services and strategic capital to IP holders across the above-mentioned sectors and directly advises on transactions involving celebrity equity, brand equity, globally recognised intellectual property and brand development.
Duval has deep experience in the field of structuring and monetisation of IP assets and has worked with top sports and entertainment assets globally, including the Premier League, Tennis Australia, the NBA, NFL and NFL Players Association and entertainment multinationals Live Nation and AEG, amongst others.
Guild chief executive Jasmine Skee said: “We look forward to his strategic insights as we continue our strong focus on growth and strategic partnerships, operational excellence and financial discipline."