ESR Group appoints trio of iGaming executives to board of directors

Executive search and HR advisory firm ESR Group has announced that it has completed the appointment of all positions on its board of directors, adding three senior figures from the iGaming sector as non-executive directors (NEDs).

The new appointments are Philip Doftvik, Gary Nall and Jonas Delin.

According to the company, the new board members will support ESR’s leadership team in developing solutions for founders, investors and sector leaders across recruitment, HR, transformational growth, go-to-market strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and investment advisory.

ESR Group comprises ESR Talent, which focuses on executive search and embedded HR functions, and ESR Solutions, which provides strategic advisory, investment and M&A services.

Luke Imeson said he was pleased to welcome the new board members, commenting: “This incredibly powerful combination of strategic minds and innovative thinkers is a fantastic boon to our already rapidly growing business. While I don’t like to brag, I truly think we’re set to make a huge difference to iGaming businesses worldwide, particularly in areas of executive search.”

Mr Nall said: “When asked to join their board as a NED, it was an easy ‘yes’ – as working with people of their character ensures I’ll make a meaningful difference.”

Mr Delin added: “I’ve worked closely with [Mr Imeson] and the ESR team for the past seven years. What truly sets them apart in a very crowded space is their genuine focus on solving problems big and small, rather than simply chasing fees.”

Mr Doftvik commented: “We partnered with the ESR team to launch and scale our new tech hub in Malaga from ground zero. Their service was highly strategic and had a positive impact on the growth of our organisation. Excited to now join them as a NED to contribute towards elevating their business”.

ESR Group was founded in 2023 by Mr Imeson and Helena Scone. The company works with iGaming, fintech and technology startups and scale-ups, focusing on talent acquisition and strategic growth support, and has offices in Malta, Gibraltar, and Spain.