Global games entertainment label Team17 appoints new chief financial officer to help drive growth

Team17 has revealed that Mark Crawford has been appointed as permanent chief financial officer and board director with immediate effect.

In a statement, Team17 said: "Mark joined the company as interim CFO in November 2019 and having overseen the company’s 2019 audit, alongside supporting the relocation of the company’s new development studio in Wakefield and the acquisition of Yippee Entertainment Limited, the board is pleased to confirm Mark’s appointment, following an extensive executive search.

Chris Bell, Non-Executive Chairman of Team17, commented: “We are delighted that Mark has agreed to join Team17 on a permanent basis having made such a strong impression throughout his interim period. The board unanimously agreed that Mark has both the skills and experience required to support Team17’s ongoing growth and strategic ambitions."

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