– UK, London – Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI), the official data, technology, and commercial partner today announced the appointments of Ken Kay and Michael Messara to its Board effective from 8 March 2023, respectively as Independent Director and Independent Observer.
“We are delighted to have Ken join the Board and take the lead as our new Audit Chair. Ken’s diverse expertise and depth of knowledge will undoubtedly serve the Company extremely well as we continue to develop products and services that sit at the center of the sports data ecosystem.” said Board Chairman, David Levy.“We are pleased to welcome Michael as an independent observer to our Board, demonstrating Caledonia’s continued support and commitment to Genius, as it has from our original listing.”
Ken Kay will also join the Audit Committee as its Chair, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as a member.
About Kenneth J. Kay
His skills are complementary to the Board’s collective capabilities and provide a combination of financial and operational expertise, gained over three decades as CFO for various global and Fortune 500 Companies, including Dole Food Company, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., and Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Ken most recently served as CFO of MGM Holdings, Inc (acquired by Amazon in 2022), and brings extensive public board and audit committee experience gained through his tenure on the Board of Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE: INN) where he is on the Audit Committee and chair of the Compensation Committee. In addition, Ken possesses a rare blend of financial acuity and operational expertise drawn from overseeing business functions including IT, HR, and procurement, that give him a broad-based business perspective and proficiency.
About Michael Messara
Michael is the Co-CIO at Caledonia (Private) Investments Pty Limited, a long-term shareholder in Genius.
Michael started his career in equity research as an analyst at UBS AG in Sydney, thereafter, joining Caledonia in 2006. Caledonia was founded in 1992 and is a global hedge fund with approximately US$6bn in AUM, with offices in Sydney and New York. Caledonia has a concentrated high-conviction portfolio and invests with a long-time horizon. Michael sits on the Board of Directors of Caledonia (Private) Investments Pty Limited and is a Non-Executive Director of Arrowfield Pastoral Company.
About Genius Sports
Genius Sports is the official data, technology, and broadcast partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting, and media. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences for the entire sports industry.
We are the trusted partner to over 400 sports organizations, including many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA, and Liga MX.
Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through cutting-edge technology, scale, and global reach to support our partners. Our innovative use of big data, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality, connects the entire sports ecosystem from the rights holder through to the fan.
For more information: https://geniussports.com/
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