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Appointment and grant of share options
Appointment and grant of share options.
About this update from Gfinity Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 0047Y Gfinity PLC 03 May 2019 \n\n3 May 2019\nGfinity plc\n(\"Gfinity\" or the \"Company\")\n \nAppointment of John Clarke as Global Brand and Marcomms Officer and\ngrant of share options \n \nGfinity plc (AIM: GFIN), a world leading esports solutions provider, announces the appointment of John Clarke to the newly created role of Global Brand and Marcomms Officer with immediate effect. John was appointed as Non-Executive Director of Gfinity plc in September 2018 and will now become an Executive Director. He will work alongside Executive Chairman, Garry Cook, and Global Chief Operating Officer, Graham Wallace, to deliver the Company's strategic plan and growth targets. \n \nJohn is an experienced communications executive having worked in and with leading global companies for the last 25 years. Prior to joining Gfinity, John worked for HEINEKEN N.V. where he was Head of Global Communications and, most recently, a senior commercial director within Lagunitas Brewing Company, a 100% owned subsidiary of HEINEKEN N.V. Previously he held senior leadership, corporate affairs and marketing positions within The American Express Company and Burson-Marsteller Public Relations. \n \nAs the Company grows, Gfinity is committed to appointing additional Non-Executive Directors to further strengthen the Board.\n \nGarry Cook, Executive Chairman, said: \"I am delighted to welcome John to the Gfinity team. We have already seen in the short period of time that John has been a Non-Executive Director the value he brings. He is a seasoned leader and team builder who adds creativity, commercial acumen and fresh thinking. John's focus on the consumer and ability to share stories in a compelling way will drive Gfinity forward as we move into the next phase of growth. The competitive gaming landscape continues to grow. Gfinity is well placed to lead in this space based on our advisory capability and expertise in designing, developing and delivering esport solutions.\" \n \nGrant of share options\n \nThe Company's remuneration committee has agreed that John is today issued with options over 3,000,000 new ordinary shares in the Company (\"Options\"); 2,083,333 under the Company's approved EMI share option scheme and 916,667 under the Company's unapproved scheme. \n \n...