– USA, FL – Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM), a leading racing game developer, publisher, and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, today announced the appointment of Peter Moore to its Board as an Independent Director, replacing Rob Dyrdek, who is stepping down from the board of directors.
“Motorsport Games is thrilled to welcome Peter to our distinguished board of directors. We look forward to taking advantage of his wealth of knowledge and experience as the Company grows within the racing and gaming industry,” said CEO, Dmitry Kozko. “This announcement continues to build on the momentum of the major acquisitions we have made this year and including future NASCAR and INDYCAR titles that we can’t wait for our fans to get their hands on.”
The Motorsport Games’ board of directors is made up of leaders in the world of racing, gaming, and business. Already full of diverse backgrounds in legal, finance, media, and motorsport experience, the board will now have the decades-long esports and gaming experience of Moore to lean on.
Apart from Peter Moore, the board includes:
- Dmitry Kozko, CEO and Executive Chairman of Motorsport Games
- Neil Anderson, former attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP,
- Francesco Piovanetti, CEO and Director of Arco Capital Corporation and Arco Global Management,
- James William Allen, President of Motorsport Network.
About Peter Moore
Formerly the CEO of Liverpool Football Club — where he was named Premier League CEO of the Year — Peter Moore currently serves as the SVP and GM of Sports and Live Entertainment at Unity Technologies. His director seat with Motorsport Games will allow him to leverage his career experiences in sports and gaming with his personal passions in motorsports and cars.
Serving in his current role with Unity Technologies, the world’s leading game engine developer, Moore is tasked with growth across its sports and entertainment divisions. Previously with LFC, he was responsible for all of its business, commercial and operational areas – reporting directly to LFC’s ownership, Fenway Sports Group. In his three seasons with Liverpool, the lifetime LFC supporter was not only named Premier League CEO of the Year, but also helped lead his hometown team to its first Premier League Championship in 30 years during LFC’s 2019-20 season. Moore previously led EA’s Competitive Gaming Division — bringing to life new global competitions for EA franchises such as FIFA, Madden NFL, and Battlefield — while also holding the titles of President at EA Sports and COO at EA, a position previously held by John Schappert, who is currently part of the Motorsport Games Advisory Board to the Company’s CEO. Additionally, before that, he held leadership positions as the Corporate VP of the Interactive Entertainment Business of Microsoft, President and COO of SEGA of America, and SVP of Marketing at Reebok International Ltd. Moore also currently serves as a board member at Nifty Games.
“Joining the Motorsport Games’ board of directors during this exciting time in the Company’s trajectory is an extremely thrilling endeavor,” said Peter Moore. “From the outside looking in, I have watched as the Company has expanded its footprint in the esports and racing world. I am looking forward to bringing my experience to the table to help the business in new and innovative ways. Racing fans will want to keep an eye out as Motorsport Games continues to disrupt the industry.”
About Motorsport Games:
Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, combines innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers around the globe. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series including NASCAR, INDYCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the British Touring Car Championship. Motorsport Games is an award-winning esports partner of choice for 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula E, BTCC, the FIA World Rallycross Championship, and the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, among others.
For more information: https://motorsportgames.com/
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