Based in the company’s New York office and reporting to Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Locke, Castellani will lead the company’s finance function, overseeing its global financial operations, including financial planning and analysis accounting, treasury, tax, investor relations, risk and compliance, and capital allocation as the company matures and transitions to the US.
He will also support strategic transactions, including partnerships and M&A, as Genius Sports scales its technology and rights portfolio. In the meantime, Nick Taylor, the outgoing CFO, will remain with Genius Sports during the transition period to ensure a smooth and seamless handover.
Castellani brings more than two decades of experience across renowned media and entertainment companies, including senior roles at ESPN and The Walt Disney Company, and most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Warner Music Group.
“This appointment comes at a pivotal moment for our business,” said Mark Locke, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Genius Sports. “Bryan combines deep financial discipline with an understanding of scaling media platforms which is exactly what we need as we take Genius Sports into its next growth phase. From powering immersive fan products to delivering personalized advertising campaigns, we’re building the most advanced technology stack in sport, and Bryan will ensure we convert that product leadership into durable growth and cash generation.”
“I’m excited to join Genius Sports as it continues to redefine how data and technology power sports,” said Bryan Castellani. “Building on recent strong performance, Genius Sports’ exclusive rights, market-leading products and global reach create a unique platform to keep building momentum. I look forward to partnering with Mark and the team to drive efficient scale, sharpen execution and deliver for customers, partners and shareholders.”
Genius Sports’ technology powers premium sports experiences at scale, including BetVision, the world’s first immersive live betting product combining low-latency streams with interactive stats, augmentations and integrated bet slips; FANHub, the company’s fan activation platform; and GeniusIQ, its AI-driven data platform that underpins products across the global sports ecosystem.
Source: GMB
