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Nigel Payne 3go6m

Non-Executive Chairman 4j4t47

Nigel has over 30 years’ experience of listing companies, fund raising on the public markets and acting as either Chairman or Non-Executive Director of public companies.  2a6w6d

Nigel is presently the Non-Executive Chairman of AIM quoted Stride Gaming plc and AIM quoted Gateley plc. Nigel is also an independent non-executive Director of AIM quoted GetBusy plc and is the independent non-executive director of Ascot Racecourse Betting and Gaming Limited.

Previously Nigel was the CEO of Sportingbet plc, one of the world’s largest internet gaming companies where Nigel made a number of acquisitions whilst listed on the London Stock Exchange (both FTSE listed and AIM quoted). Nigel holds an Executive MBA from the IMD Business School (Lausanne, Switzerland) and a degree in Economics and ing from Bristol University. Nigel was appointed to the Board on 6 September 2018.

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Spyros Giamas 6j2q2v

Non-Executive Director 343p64

Spyros has over 32 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, founder, CEO of consumer commercial trading companies. Spyros’ experience also encomes buying and selling private companies which have in the past dealt in specialised steel products.

For 25 years Spyros is the co-founder and President/CEO of CD Media SE a group of five companies, the largest, in the South Eastern part of Europe including Turkey which have represented and work with most major publishers in the Video Games industry, including Nintendo, EA, Ubisoft, Warner Bros, Take 2, and Spyros has been a Non-Executive Board Member of Green Man Gaming since 2011 and also sits on the board of directors as a Non-Executive of the Golden Age Hotel of Athens. Spyros holds a BSc (Hons) from Leeds University in Fuel & Energy Engineering.

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Markos Komondouros gna

Non-Executive Director 343p64

Markos is an experienced investment banker, financier and investor, with a 35-year career during which he was variously based in London, Paris, Istanbul and Athens. He currently lives in Greece, where he is co-founder and partner of Investing For Purpose, an investment community for funding purpose-driven, social and environmental impact companies. He is an investor in and chairman of Filisia, a UK-based EdTech company for people with special educational needs, and sits on a number of other boards, including CD Media, Performance Technologies and METAdrasi, an award-winning Greek NGO working with refugees. The last electronic game he played was Donkey Kong.

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Paul Sulyok 4z397

Paul founded Green Man Gaming in 2009, foreseeing the digital-only gaming future. He champions the immersive and engaging power of video games as an unrivalled form of entertainment, and is motivated to challenge and revolutionise digital game retail.

Paul’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2001 with the creation of FinScope, a company specialising in customised algorithmic trading engines for cash equity markets, followed by Prizefight, an innovative blend of video games and betting, before achieving significant success with GMG.

With six years of service in HM Forces and over 14 years leading GMG, Paul brings a unique perspective. He holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Leicester and earned a Commission in The Light Infantry from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, with deployments in Northern Ireland and Bosnia.

Before life as an entrepreneur, Paul gained valuable experience as a management consultant at Capco and as a banker at Citibank.

Paul’s ion for gaming, with its blend of narrative and immersive experiences, drives him to innovate and push boundaries, making digital gaming more accessible and exciting for everyone.

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Callum Jay 5c6u3v

Chief Financial Officer 44y1y

Callum ed GMG in 2012, bringing with him a wealth of experience in finance and business development.

As a Chartered ant, Callum has a solid foundation in financial management, which he has leveraged to drive GMG’s financial strategy.

Callum’s journey into the gaming industry began when he became Head of Business Development for Eidos, where he gained valuable insights into the sector. Before ing Green Man Gaming, he served as Finance Director for the start-up Miniweb, successfully raising funding and steering the company’s financial planning. His career also includes a tenure at Morgan Stanley Capital International, where he honed his skills in financial analysis and management.

Callum plays a crucial role in shaping GMG’s financial health and strategic direction.

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Paul Sulyok 4z397

Paul founded Green Man Gaming in 2009, foreseeing the digital-only gaming future. He champions the immersive and engaging power of video games as an unrivalled form of entertainment, and is motivated to challenge and revolutionise digital game retail.

Paul’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2001 with the creation of FinScope, a company specialising in customised algorithmic trading engines for cash equity markets, followed by Prizefight, an innovative blend of video games and betting, before achieving significant success with GMG.

With six years of service in HM Forces and over 14 years leading GMG, Paul brings a unique perspective. He holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Leicester and earned a Commission in The Light Infantry from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, with deployments in Northern Ireland and Bosnia.

Before life as an entrepreneur, Paul gained valuable experience as a management consultant at Capco and as a banker at Citibank.

Paul’s ion for gaming, with its blend of narrative and immersive experiences, drives him to innovate and push boundaries, making digital gaming more accessible and exciting for everyone.

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Lee Packham 6f4y5o

Lee co-founded Green Man Gaming with Paul in 2009 and has been instrumental in building and maintaining the backbone of the company’s infrastructure.

With over 20 years of experience in senior development roles, Lee has worked with some of the world’s leading tech brands, including Amazon Web Services, Tweet Deck, X (formerly Twitter), GAME  & Sainsbury’s.

Lee holds two patents related to the video gaming industry, evidencing his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in gaming. He has also earned an MSc in Advanced Cyber Security with distinction from King’s College London, further enhancing his expertise in the field.

Lee continues to lead tech advancements and keep GMG at the cutting edge of the digital gaming industry.

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Callum Jay 5c6u3v

Chief Financial Officer 44y1y

Callum ed GMG in 2012, bringing with him a wealth of experience in finance and business development.

As a Chartered ant, Callum has a solid foundation in financial management, which he has leveraged to drive GMG’s financial strategy.

Callum’s journey into the gaming industry began when he became Head of Business Development for Eidos, where he gained valuable insights into the sector. Before ing Green Man Gaming, he served as Finance Director for the start-up Miniweb, successfully raising funding and steering the company’s financial planning. His career also includes a tenure at Morgan Stanley Capital International, where he honed his skills in financial analysis and management.

Callum plays a crucial role in shaping GMG’s financial health and strategic direction.

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Martin Baxter 7424d

Chief Commercial Officer r4o4a

Martin ed Green Man Gaming in 2012, bringing over two decades of experience as a key influencer and shaper of the UK games retail landscape. His knowledge of the industry has been instrumental in driving the company’s commercial success.

Before ing GMG, Martin served as Buying Director at Gamestation and Pre-Played Range Manager at HMV, developing a deep understanding of retail operations and market dynamics.

Martin has been responsible for driving the growth of export sales for digital games outside the UK, fuelling GMG’s global expansion.

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Ian McGregor 1m1v61

Chief Marketing Officer 56376i

Ian ed Green Man Gaming in 2017, as a video game industry veteran. He has held senior leadership roles at top game publishers, including Electronic Arts and Activision, where he burnished his skills in marketing and brand management.

Prior to ing GMG, Ian played a pivotal role in repositioning the Curry’s PC World brand during the Dixons Carphone merger, and had a successful career at Publicis London.

Ian’s diverse background also includes service as an Officer in the British Army.

Ian’s strategic vision, adeptness in digital marketing, and deep understanding of commercial realities drive GMG’s successful marketing initiatives.

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Ilona Popczyk 3y5n4b

Ilona ed Green Man Gaming in 2019 as the first People Director.

A Chartered Member of CIPD and a Women in Games Ambassador, Ilona has ownership over all aspects of HR policy and strategy. Her HR expertise spans the consulting, technology, and leisure industries. Having gained her privacy qualifications, she has been appointed to the role of Data Protection Officer.

Recognised by HRO Today as EMEA HR Director of the Year, Ilona is a personal and professional development enthusiast with an active interest in business and a career mentor outside of work.

Her comprehensive approach ensures a strong HR framework at GMG.

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Dave Ambler d1q3

Chief Operations Officer 1z1g2z

Dave ed Green Man Gaming in 2015, bringing a strong background in quality assurance from his early career at Electronic Arts, which he began in 2005. Transitioning to e-commerce, Dave has risen from QA Manager to EVP of Operations, overseeing all aspects of operations and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

He has a track record of recruiting top talent and developing custom solutions when off the shelf applications fall short.

Dave’s love for strategy, puzzle, and automation games reflects his ion for planning and effective problem-solving. His commitment to the quality and stability of the GMG platform ensures the company’s success in digital game distribution.

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