Affinity Interactive (AI) has selected its present Chief Financial Officer, Andrei Scrivens, to succeed Mary Beth Higgins as Chief Executive Officer. This shift in leadership will formally commence on January 1st, 2023. Scrivens, well-acquainted with AI, has held the position of the company’s financial director since 2019. However, Higgins is not departing completely. She will remain in a consulting capacity until June 2023 to guarantee a seamless handover.
James J. Zenni, Jr., Chairman of Affinity Interactive’s board of directors, conveyed his faith in Scrivens, remarking, “Andrei has been essential in developing Affinity Interactive into the industry-leading organization it is today, and I am certain in his foresight to guide AI to even greater achievements.” Zenni stressed the company’s preparedness to leverage the escalating demand for both land-based and digital gaming encounters. He underscored Scrivens’ extensive background as both an investor and executive in the gaming realm as a significant advantage progressing.
Throughout his tenure as CFO, Scrivens assumed a crucial part in the 2021 unification of Affinity Gaming and Sports Information Group, the very transaction that established AI. His credentials include a seven-year period as Managing Director at Z Capital Partners (ZCG) where he refined his proficiency in gaming and hospitality ventures. Before that, he held the title of Principal at Chilmark Partners.
Scrivens expressed his eagerness for the new position, stating, “I am grateful for the chance to head AI during this exhilarating phase of expansion.”
I joined this organization back in 2014, and the skill and commitment of our staff never ceases to amaze me. I am thankful for Mary Beth’s guidance and eager to expand upon the solid groundwork we have collectively built.”
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