The Electronic Sports Entertainment Group (EEG) has once again named Damian Mathews as its Chief Operating Officer.
Mathews previously held the position of EEG’s Chief Financial Officer from April to December of 2022, followed by a stint as Chief Operating Officer for a brief period.
He stepped down from both roles in December but remained on EEG’s board of directors, a position he has held since June 2020.
Before joining EEG, Mathews served as Chief Operating Officer of Auckland Property Group and held Chief Financial Officer positions at the sovereign wealth funds Qatar Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Mathews’ other roles include Director of New Zealand Pacific Investments, Director of Financial Management at ASB Bank, Director of Product Control at ABN AMRO Bank, and Director of Finance at Royal Bank of Scotland.
Furthermore, Mathews held several senior positions at Commonwealth Bank and Credit Suisse.
“Damian served as CFO in April 2022 and was subsequently appointed COO in June 2022, until he resigned from these roles in December 2022,” said Alex Igelman, who was appointed CEO of EEG in January.
“Despite his departure, he continued to serve on the board, where he felt he could make the most significant impact.”
While his time as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer was short, he had a significant impact on simplifying company procedures and implementing vital changes within the organization.
His decision to return to the team shows his unwavering dedication to the company’s new path and the immense potential of the esports industry.
A Remarkable Change
Matthews added: “Since my departure as CFO/COO in December, and during my time on the board, I have personally observed the remarkable change that Alex has spearheaded in just a few short months.
“I have complete faith in the company’s new leadership and strategy and am eager to play a vital role in propelling the company’s financial and operational success.
“The esports and online gambling industry is experiencing rapid expansion, and I believe EEG now possesses the right resources, at the opportune moment, with the appropriate leadership and business plan to dominate this quickly developing market.”
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