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IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat on May 20 at Nasdaq MarketSite with Justin Kenna, Chief Executive Officer of GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GAME). The in-person interview was joined by Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks and they discussed the main drivers of improvement in profitability for Q1 2025, the divestiture of FaZe Media while still owning 100% of FaZe Clan Esports and its growth opportunities, the progress on the company’s end-to-end platform, and more.
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About Justin Kenna – GameSquare CEO
Justin Kenna is the CEO of GameSquare Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: GAME) (TSXV: GAME) an international esports and gaming company revolutionizing the way brands and game publishers connect with hard-to-reach Millennial and Gen Z audiences. He drives strategic direction, integrating global brands within gaming communities through GameSquare’s media agencies, data and analytics solutions, SaaS platforms, esports organizations, and content studio.
A seasoned executive with extensive experience in gaming, digital media, and finance, Kenna was recognized in the Leaders Under 40 Sports Business Awards Class of 2023 and on the 2023 Dallas 500 list of the most powerful and influential CEOs in North Texas. As former CFO of FaZe Clan, he helped grow one of the world’s most globally recognized gaming brands, which he then acquired in 2023 at GameSquare. He has also held finance roles at Madison+Vine, Goldman Sachs, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte and belongs to the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Under his leadership, GameSquare has partnered with over 150 global brands, including Lenovo, Mastercard and Kraft-Heinz, and established collaborations with major sports leagues like the NFL. His efforts have fostered inclusivity in gaming through campaigns with blue chip brands.
Kenna’s strategic leadership has attracted prominent investors and board members, including Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Goff Family. Kenna lives in Dallas with his wife and daughter.
About GameSquare
GameSquare’s (NASDAQ: GAME) mission is to revolutionize the way brands and game publishers connect with hard-to-reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. Our next generation media, entertainment, and technology capabilities drive compelling outcomes for creators and maximize our brand partners’ return on investment. Through our purpose-built platform, we provide award winning marketing and creative services, offer leading data and analytics solutions, and amplify awareness through FaZe Clan, one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world. With one of the largest gaming media networks in North America, as verified by Comscore, we are reshaping the landscape of digital media and immersive entertainment. GameSquare’s largest investors are Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Goff family.