21 June 2023
Keywords Studios plc ("Keywords Studios", “Keywords”, the "Company")
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Keywords Studios, the international provider of creative and technology-enabled solutions tothe global video games and entertainment industries, is pleased to announce that following
a comprehensive search process, it has appointed Robert (“Rob”) Kingston as Chief FinancialOfficer. Rob will join the Company and the Board of Directors on 1 July 2023.
Rob is a senior finance executive with a strong track record of delivery across dynamic,international, and acquisitive technology and media companies. His most recent role was as
CFO of Flutter Entertainment plc’s UK and Ireland division. Prior to this, Rob held a number ofprogressively senior finance and operational roles at Sky plc between 1994-2019 including
Finance Director of Sky’s Content Business, Group Director of Investor Relations and latterly
as an Executive Director to the Group CEO. Rob is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants.
As previously announced, Jon Hauck will take up his new role as the Group’s Chief Operating
Officer, remaining on the Board, with effect from 1 July whilst enabling a smooth transition ofresponsibilities.
Commenting on the appointment, CEO, Bertrand Bodson said: “We are delighted towelcome Rob to Keywords and believe he is the perfect person to succeed Jon in the CFO
role. His extensive experience as a senior finance leader within large, international
technology-focused entertainment businesses will be invaluable as we continue to drive thefuture growth of our platform. I look forward to working with him closely when he joins thebusiness next month.”
Rob Kingston added: “I’m excited to be joining such a dynamic and entrepreneurial business,with its unique position at the centre of the global video gaming industry. Keywords has
ambitious plans to scale its excellent platform by embracing technology and building its
relationships with the largest players in the market. I’m looking forward to partnering with theBoard and the entire Keywords team to seize the growth and value creation opportunityahead.”For further information, please contact:
Investor Contacts:

Media Contacts:

Keywords Studios

MHP Group

Director of Investor Relations

Katie Hunt / Eleni Menikou /Charles Hirst

gblackham@keywordsstudios.com

keywords@mhpgroup.com

Giles Blackham+44 7714 134 681+44 20 3128 8794

Numis Securities

Nominated Adviser & Broker

Stuart Skinner / Will Baunton+44 20 7260 1000

Notes

Other than the previous directorships listed below, there is no further information required
to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies, in
relation to Robert Kingston’s appointment to the board.
Robert (aged 52) holds or has held directorships in the five years preceding his appointment
at the Company as follows:
Previously in the last five years:
Tombola Services Germany GmbH
Tombola Services SL
Tour Racing Limited
Tombola Limited
Tombola.com Limited
Tombola (International) plc
Tombola (Italy) S.r.l
Tombola Services Denmark ApSTSS Sweden AB
Tombola Services B.V.

Tombola (Canada) Limited
Tombola International Malta Plc
Tombola (Australia) Pty Ltd

About Keywords Studios (www.keywordsstudios.com)
Keywords Studios is an international technology-enabled solutions provider to the global
video games and entertainment industries. Established in 1998, and now with over 70 facilitiesin 26 countries strategically located in Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Europe, it provides
services across the entire content development life cycle through its Create, Globalize andEngage service lines to a large blue-chip client base across the globe.
Keywords Studios has a strong market position, providing services to 24 of the top 25 mostprominent games companies. Across the games and entertainment industry, clients include
Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Bethesda, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Konami, Microsoft,Netflix, Riot Games, Square Enix, Supercell, TakeTwo, Tencent and Ubisoft. Recent titles
worked on include Diablo IV, Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring, Fortnite, Valorant, League ofLegends, Clash Royale and Doom Eternal. Keywords Studios is listed on AIM, the London
Stock Exchange regulated market (KWS.L).