Guild Esports PLC (LSE:GILD, OTCQB:GULDF) has announced Paul Kingsley as the group’s new chief financial officer (CFO) and company secretary with immediate effect.
Kingsley brings over 25 years of experience working across the media, technology, retail and sports sectors to Guild.
Prior to joining the company, he served for four years as CFO at UNiDAYS, the world's largest student affinity network, which supports over 29 million Gen-Z members across 115 markets with learning and retail experiences.
Kingsley played a key leadership role as UNiDAYS navigated through a growth stage, implemented new systems and developed core capabilities to enhance the efficiency of the business and deliver financial performance.
He also worked as CFO at blockchain company Edge.network and as finance director at luxury real estate company Found Associates.
Over his career, Kingsley has worked at FMCG brands Coca-Cola, Schweppes and Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE), and is currently on the advisory board of the British Beauty Council.
In a statement, the Guild Esports board thanked outgoing CFO Clare Jarvis “for her valuable contribution to the company's development and supporting Guild's ongoing focus on financial prudence”.
Jasmine Skee, chief executive of Guild Esports, commented: "On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Paul to Guild.
“Paul brings extensive knowledge of the media, technology and sport sectors garnered over his lengthy career.
“Paul's 25 years of strategic financial and C-Suite experience position him as a key asset in enhancing the Guild brand and future growth.
“His keen understanding of the Gen-Z demographic from his recent role at UNiDAYS is highly relevant to Guild as an esports-and-gaming-focused media business, making him a valuable addition to our senior leadership team."