ESR Group, the specialist human capital and corporate advisory firm, has officially finalized its new governance structure by appointing Philip Doftvik, Gary Nall, and Jonas Delin as non-executive directors (NEDs).
The strategic additions complete the group’s newly formed board of directors, providing deep international operational experience as the firm scales its specialized iGaming services globally.
A Powerhouse Trio of Industry Veterans
The three newly appointed non-executive directors bring a combined multi-decade track record across major public and private gaming enterprises:
- Philip Doftvik: Currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Qtech Games and brings deep tier-one experience from his previous tenure as a director at LeoVegas.
- Gary Nall: The founder of sports advisory firm PlayBook and the former Managing Director for global operator Entain.
- Jonas Delin: The co-founder of live casino innovator Avanti Studios and the original founder of Authentic Gaming, which was acquired by Light & Wonder.
The newly consolidated board will focus directly on advising and supporting ESR’s executive leadership team across four core pillars: specialized executive search, global market-entry (GTM) execution, organizational restructuring, and buy-side M&A investment advisory. The group splits its operations into two distinct brands: ESR Talent, which handles executive recruitment and embedded corporate HR, and ESR Solutions, which provides strategic M&A and investment advisory services.
Driving Growth and Value in a Consolidated Market
Founded in 2023 by recruitment innovators Luke Imeson and Helena Scone, ESR Group focuses specifically on scaling high-complexity tech startups and scale-ups across the overlapping iGaming, fintech, and blockchain sectors.
Luke Imeson, Co-Founder and CEO of ESR Group, commented on the long-term value of the appointments:
“This incredibly powerful combination of strategic minds and innovative thinkers is a fantastic boon to our already rapidly growing business. While I don’t like to brag, I truly think we’re set to make a huge difference to iGaming businesses worldwide, particularly in areas of executive search.”
The newly appointed board members emphasized the unique positioning of the firm in an increasingly crowded consulting landscape. Gary Nall noted the character of the executive leadership team:
“I got to know Luke and Helena last year and found them both to be dedicated and genuine: two vital qualities in recruitment. When asked to join their board as a NED, it was an easy ‘yes’ – as working with people of their character ensures I’ll make a meaningful difference.”
Jonas Delin highlighted the client-centric focus of the agency:
“I’ve worked closely with Luke and the ESR team for the past seven years. What truly sets them apart in a very crowded space is their genuine focus on solving problems big and small, rather than simply chasing fees.”
Philip Doftvik shared real-world evidence of the firm’s strategic capability:
“We partnered with the ESR team to launch and scale our new tech hub in Malaga from ground zero. Their service was highly strategic and had a positive impact on the growth of our organisation. Excited to now join them as a NED to contribute towards elevating their business.”
