GVC creates new media relations role
The gaming giant has appointed Tessa Curtis as Head of Media Relations.
UK.- GVC Holdings has created a new position in a bid to boost its media profile, announcing the appointment of Tessa Curtis as Head of Media Relations.
From September 1, Curtis will be responsible for all corporate communications at GVC for both the UK and international markets.
Curtis has most recently worked running her own communications consultancy.
Clients range from global executive search firm Odgers Berndtson and e-commerce payments provider Afterpay Touch Group to the fashion company Benetton.
She comes from a background in journalism, having worked as a business correspondent for the BBC and the UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper.
She later led corporate and financial communications practices at Weber Shandwick Worldwide.
She said: “I am delighted to be coming on board at such an exciting point in GVC’s extraordinary growth, with a new leadership team and a clearly defined set of strategic priorities in place.
“GVC has a vibrant business at the intersection of international growth in e-commerce, sports and entertainment and is fully committed to the very highest standards across all its operations.
“I’m looking forward to joining a business with such a strong future and a great story to tell.”
Curtis will report to Grainne Hurst, GVC’s Corporate Affairs Director, and David Lloyd-Seed, Director of Investor Relations and External Communications.
Hurst said: “Tessa’s appointment will help GVC to amplify its ambitions, values and unique competitive advantages as the company continues to strengthen and build its core team.
“She will join both the expanding corporate affairs and investor relations teams at GVC, and will work closely with Jay Dossetter, who has recently been promoted to Head of Environmental, Social and Governance and Press Office.”
Earlier this month GVC outlined new priorities for growth as it reported an 11.2 per cent drop in revenue for H1 due to the Covid-19 impact on its retail portfolio.
