Inspired Entertainment appoints Marilyn Jentzen as Interim CFO

Lea Hogg January 3, 2024

Inspired Entertainment, a prominent B2B gaming provider, has recently announced the appointment of Marilyn Jentzen as its interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding the departure of Stewart Baker.

Baker, who served as CFO for seven years and played pivotal roles as the group financial controller and director of finance, resigned from his position on December 20, 2023. Despite his departure, Baker will continue to support Inspired throughout 2024 to facilitate a seamless transition of responsibilities.

Jentzen’s three decades of leadership

Jentzen brings over three decades of financial and accounting expertise to her role.

Described as an “accounting expert, strong leader, and strategic thinker” by Inspired, Jentzen will now spearhead the financial policies of the B2B gaming provider. Her responsibilities include overseeing accounting functions and ensuring fiscal compliance within the organization. Jentzen’s extensive background includes serving as the CEO of Innovative Impact Consulting, a business she founded in 2015. Before her entrepreneurial venture, she held the position of Senior Vice President of Finance at IGT in Las Vegas, joining the company in June 2014 after a successful four-year tenure at Thomson Reuters.

CEO comments

“We are pleased and fortunate to have a leader of Marilyn’s calibre step into the role of interim CFO,” expressed Brooks Pierce, President, and CEO of Inspired Entertainment. Pierce highlighted Jentzen’s strategic and results-oriented approach, and her track record of successfully leading, developing, and improving finance operations in multinational, publicly listed companies.

As Jentzen takes on her interim role, the Inspired board of directors has initiated a search process to identify a permanent CFO. To aid in this pursuit, a search firm has been retained to evaluate candidates for the role, ensuring the company continues to thrive under strong financial leadership.

This move reflects Inspired Entertainment’s commitment to maintaining financial stability and fostering continued growth within the dynamic landscape of the B2B gaming industry.

With Marilyn Jentzen at the helm, the company anticipates a smooth transition and the effective execution of its financial priorities, further solidifying its position as a key player in the iGaming sector.

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