- Last week, FansUnite (FANS) announced that it had acquired digital gaming assets company American Affiliate
- Now, the company has announced who will be leading the newly acquired subsidiary
- Appointments include Chris Grove as CEO, Sean Hurley as Senior VP of Strategy, Pearl Gallagher as Chief Legal Officer, and Alec Driscoll as Senior VP of Operations
- FansUnite is a global sports and entertainment company
- Shares in FansUnite (FANS) are up 3.77 per cent, trading at $0.55 per share
Last week, FansUnite (FANS) announced that it had acquired digital gaming assets company American Affiliate.
Now, the company has announced who will be leading the newly acquired subsidiary.
FansUnite management has appointed Chris Grove to lead American Affiliate as its CEO. Mr. Grove has two decades of experience in the online gaming and affiliate space. He co-founded Play USA Media and LegalSportsReport.com, which were acquired by Catena Media in 2017. Mr. Grove served as Acting Director of Catena Media U.S. until October 2019.
“I believe with our team, marquee brands, and the deep tech portfolio of FansUnite, we can drive shareholder value by building a leading customer acquisition network for the U.S. sports betting and online casino market,” said Mr. Grove.
Other appointments include Sean Hurley as Senior VP of Strategy, Pearl Gallagher as Chief Legal Officer, and Alec Driscoll as Senior VP of Operations.
Each new executive brings a wealth of experience in the gaming industry and will guide American Affiliate as it continues as a player in the digital gaming sector.
Scott Burton, CEO of FansUnite, commented on the newly appointed team.
“They bring years of valuable experience within the online gaming and affiliate space in the U.S. regulated marketplace, having worked with leading B2B betting software providers and sportsbooks, including DraftKings, IMG Arena, FSB, Amelco, and GAN Limited.
“A strong leadership team represents an important acquisition criterion of our M&A strategy, making them a great fit for our continued growth.”
FansUnite is a global sports and entertainment company, focusing on technology related to regulated and lawful online gaming and other related products.
Shares in FansUnite (FANS) are up 3.77 per cent, trading at $0.55 per share as of 3:58 pm ET.