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Keywords Studios PLC
19 January 2023
19 January 2023
Keywords Studios plc ("Keywords Studios", "Keywords", the
"Group")
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair
Designate
Keywords Studios, the international technical and creative
services provider to the global video games industry, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Donald (Don) Robert to its Board as
independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, with effect
from 1 February 2023. It is intended that Don will become Chair at
Keywords' Annual General Meeting on 26 May 2023 as part of the
planned succession for Ross Graham.
Don brings a strong track record of building and leading
international businesses, including through acquisitions, and a
deep understanding of technology, data and analytics. He was CEO of
Experian plc, the global information and analytics group, for 9
years, during which time he more than doubled operating profits and
scaled the business into a global market leader. He subsequently
became Chair of Experian between 2014-2019.
Don currently serves as Chair of the London Stock Exchange Group
("LSEG"), where he has overseen the transformation of LSEG into a
leading global financial markets infrastructure business. He is
also involved in several private technology focused businesses.
Charlotta Ginman, Senior Independent Director of Keywords
Studios commented:
"We are delighted to welcome someone of Don's calibre to the
Board, and his appointment as Chair Designate demonstrates our
ambitions for the business. Throughout our comprehensive search
process Don stood out due to his experience of growing global
businesses, both organically and through acquisitions, his deep
knowledge of the technology landscape and his strong leadership.
His extensive experience will complement and enhance the skills of
the existing Board and leadership team as we look to capitalise on
the unique opportunities ahead of us in the video games industry
and beyond.
Don's appointment will enable a smooth transition ahead of Ross'
retirement this year. On behalf of the Keywords' Board and wider
management team, I would like to thank Ross for the outstanding
contribution he has made to Keywords and his dedication in staying
on to ensure a smooth CEO transition following Bertrand's
appointment. He has guided the Group successfully through a period
of extraordinary growth and value creation, helping to establish it
as the global market leader in providing services to the video
games industry. We wish him well for the future."
Don Robert commented:
"I am excited by the opportunity to join Keywords and play my
role in supporting its strong leadership team in realising their
growth ambitions as the Group looks to build on its current market
leading position. I am impressed by the enviable technology-enabled
platform they have built, which has become a critical part of the
fast-growing and dynamic video games market. The Group has set out
a clear strategy for future growth and I look forward to
contributing to this as it continues to scale its platform and
cement its position as the clear partner of choice across the
interactive content creation industry."
Other than the details listed below, there is no further
information required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of
Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies, in relation to Don
Robert's appointment to the board.
Don, aged 63, is or has been a director or partner of the
following companies or partnerships in the five years preceding his
appointment to Keywords as follows:
Current:
London Stock Exchange Group plc
Corten Capital
Validis UK Limited
Validis Group Holdings Limited
Flexcharge
Last 5 years:
London Stock Exchange plc
Court of Directors, Bank of England
Validis Holdings Limited
Compass Group plc
Albemarle Ship Investments LLP
Corten Management UK Limited
Experian plc
Experian Finance plc
Experian Holdings Limited
Experian Holdings Ireland Limited
Experian Holdings, Inc.
Achilles Holdco Limited
Achilles Group Ltd
First Advantage Corp
Education and Employers Taskforce
For further information, please contact:
Keywords Studios +353 190 22
Bertrand Bodson, Chief Executive 730
Officer investors@keywordsstudios.com
Jon Hauck, Chief Financial Officer
Giles Blackham, Investor Relations
Numis Securities
Stuart Skinner/Kevin Cruickshank/Will +44 20 7260
Baunton 1000
MHP Communications (Financial PR) +44 20 3128
Katie Hunt/Eleni Menikou/Charles 8794
Hirst keywords@mhpc.com
This Announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of the market abuse regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part
of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union
(Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("UK MAR").
About Keywords Studios ( www.keywordsstudios.com )
Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative
services provider to the global video games industry. Established
in 1998, and now with over 70 facilities in 26 countries
strategically located in Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Europe,
it provides services across the entire content development life
cycle through its Create, Globalise and Engage service lines to a
blue-chip client base of over 950 clients across the globe.
Keywords Studios has a strong market position, providing
services to 23 of the top 25 most prominent games companies. Across
the games and entertainment industry, clients include Activision
Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Bethesda, Electronic Arts, Epic Games,
Konami, Microsoft, Netflix, Riot Games, Square Enix, Supercell,
TakeTwo, Tencent and Ubisoft. Recent titles worked on include
Anthem, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Valorant, League of Legends,
Fortnite, Clash Royale and Doom Eternal. Keywords Studios is listed
on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (KWS.L).
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