Keywords Studios PLC on Wednesday said it has appointed Rob Kingston as its new Chief Financial Officer effective July 1.

The London-based global video games technical and creative services provider said Kingston is the former CFO of Flutter Entertainment PLC’s UK and Ireland division.

Kingston has also acted as finance director at Sky PLC, Keywords added.

Chief Executive Bertrand Bodson said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Rob to Keywords and believe he is the perfect person to succeed Jon in the CFO role. His extensive experience as a senior finance leader within large, international technology-focused entertainment businesses will be invaluable as we continue to drive the future growth of our platform.

‘I look forward to working with him closely when he joins the business next month.’

The firm’s CFO Jon Hauck will become its new chief operating officer from July 1.

Keywords Studios shares rose 1.8% to 1,900.00 pence each in London on Wednesday morning.

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