East Side Games Group (TSX:EAGR, OTCQB:EAGRF) Inc announced that its current chief revenue officer and board chair, Jason Bailey, will succeed Darcy Taylor as the company’s new CEO, effective April 13, 2022.
East Side Games said Taylor has been nominated for a seat on the company's board of directors, replacing Jonathan Bixby, who will not stand for re-election.
“East Side Games is stronger than ever — with $100 million in revenue for our first full year as a TSX-listed company, the strongest fourth quarter revenue in our history, and a deep game pipeline for 2022 — the timing is right to implement this succession plan,” East Side Games Group (TSX:EAGR, OTCQB:EAGRF) lead director Mike Edwards said in a statement.
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Bailey also commented, stating: “We are working with many of the world's biggest brands, on some of the most beloved television and movie properties in the world. As CEO, I am committed to enable creators to successfully deliver mobile gaming experiences that players engage with every day.”
The company noted that Taylor will continue to work closely with the new CEO and the rest of East Side’s executive team to support the transition.
East Side Games Group (TSX:EAGR, OTCQB:EAGRF) - formerly operating under the name LEAF Mobile Inc - is a leading free-to-play mobile game group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player loyalty.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company's games are available worldwide on the App Store and Google Play.
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