Inspired Entertainment, a leading provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, has announced the appointment of Marilyn Jentzen as its interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and principal accounting officer. Jentzen replaces Stewart Baker, who resigned from the role on December 20, 2023, after serving the company for over nine years.
Jentzen is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience in financial services and accounting. She has previously held senior positions at IGT, Thomson Reuters and Innovative Impact Consulting, a business that she founded in 2015. She is an accounting expert, a strong leader and a strategic thinker, according to a company statement.
As the interim CFO, Jentzen will be responsible for leading the company’s financial policies and overseeing the group’s accounting functions. She will also ensure fiscal compliance within the company and work closely with the Board of Directors and the senior management team.
Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Inspired Entertainment, said that the company was “pleased and fortunate” to have Jentzen step into the role of interim CFO. He praised her track record of successful tenures in publicly listed companies and her strategic and results-oriented approach.
Pierce also thanked Baker for his “significant contributions” to the company and wished him well in his future endeavors. Baker will continue to work with the company until January 31, 2024, to facilitate a smooth transition to the new leadership.
Inspired Entertainment has also initiated a search process to identify a permanent CFO for the company. The company has engaged a search firm to evaluate candidates for the role.
Inspired Entertainment is a global leader in the iGaming industry, offering content, technology, hardware and services for iGaming, betting, lottery, social and leisure operators across both retail and mobile channels. The company operates in over 35 jurisdictions worldwide, supplying casino games for over 170 websites.
