Executive search and HR advisory firm ESR Group has today announced it has completed filling all positions on its board of directors. 

The names added to ESR’s non-executive director (NED) roster include:

• Philip Doftvik – CEO, Qtech Games and former director at LeoVegas
• Gary Nall – Founder of PlayBook and former Entain MD
• Jonas Delin – co-founder of Avanti Studios and former founder of Authentic Gaming (acquired by Light and Wonder )

These iGaming heavyweights will assist ESR’s current leadership team to help develop solutions that solve real-world problems for sector leaders, founders and investors in the areas of people (recruitment/HR), transformational growth, GTM strategy and execution, M&A and investment.

ESR Group comprises ESR Talent – specialising in executive search and embedded HR functions – and ESR Solutions, which provides strategic, investment and M&A advisor services.

Luke Imeson, co-founder and CEO of ESR Group, said that he’s thrilled to have these industry stalwarts and their expertise on the team, 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.”

Nall said: “I got to know Luke and Helena last year and found them both to be dedicated and genuine: two vital qualities in recruitment. 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.”

Delin shared: “I’ve worked closely with Luke 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.”

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, which was founded in  2023 by Imeson and co-founder Helena Scone, helps iGaming, fintech and tech startups and scale-ups to grow intelligently and sustainably by sourcing talent that fits with businesses culturally and strategically.