LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Esports
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBET), a leading global provider
of advanced esports wagering products and technology, today
announced the appointment of accomplished gaming industry veteran
Mark Thorne as its new Chief
Marketing Officer. Thorne brings nearly 20 years of industry
experience to the executive team, having served in leadership roles
with Betfair (LON: FLTR), GVC (LON: ENT), Betfirst, Bonnier Gaming,
and Twin.com.
New CMO Brings Decades of Valuable Commercial and Marketing
Leadership Experience
In this newly created role, Thorne adds to the existing
heavyweight executive team driving Esports Technologies' new market
entries. He will aim to leverage his commercial and marketing
expertise to further build the company's brand, reputation,
audience and revenue as well as expanding licensing while ensuring
regulatory compliance. He will report directly to Aaron Speach, Esports Technologies CEO.
Speach said, "As we continue to expand globally, Mark's detailed
understanding of the markets we currently operate in, along with
those in which we plan to operate, makes him a natural fit for us.
His experience in the industry brings an important dimension to our
leadership team as we drive Esports Technologies to its full
potential. He has already proven to be an important advisor and an
excellent lead for our growing marketing team."
Thorne said, "Esports Technologies is one of the most exciting
and promising players in the esports wagering space with ambitious
plans, a clear roadmap and the ability to be agile and deliver
rapidly. The momentum and potential for growth is both undeniable
and astounding as is the caliber of the team. Post-IPO, the company
has already launched the free-to-play app ESG (Esports Games),
entered into impressive strategic partnerships, and expanded
the Gogawi territory significantly. I look forward to joining the
team and adding value to an already well-oiled machine."
Thorne's arrival heralds the opening of Esports Technologies'
Malta office, from which he
intends to build a team to assist with European market entries,
working closely with the Esports Technologies operations office in
Dublin. He speaks four languages
and holds degrees in computer science engineering and
biochemistry.
About Esports Technologies
Esports Technologies is
developing ground-breaking and engaging wagering products for
esports fans and bettors around the world. Esports Technologies is
one of the global providers of esports product, platform and
marketing solutions. The company operates a licensed online
gambling platform, gogawi.com, that offers real money betting on
esports events and professional sports from around the world in a
secure environment. The company is developing esports predictive
gaming technologies that allow distribution to both customers and
business partners.
For more information,
visit: https://esportstechnologies.com.
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