Executive Management

Mr. Walsh is a veteran of game publishing, delivering more than 30 games across console, PC and mobile platforms that have collectively generated more than 50 million downloads. He was the Founder and CEO of Fuse Powered, a mobile ad mediation and analytics platform used by hundreds of successful apps, and later acquired by Upsight, where he served as President. Prior to Fuse, Mr. Walsh founded Groove Games, a retail game publisher that produced over a dozen PC and console games that sold millions of units and generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue. He holds an HBA and MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Mr. Locke has led the development, publication and commercialization of industry defining mobile games that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, including Smurfs’ Village and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Mr. Locke was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blammo Games, acquired by Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU), where he served as Senior Vice President.

Mr. Donaldson has held senior finance positions at technology companies including ecobee, Freshbooks and VarageSale. He also served as the most senior financial officer for Timminco Limited, a TSX listed company with revenue in excess of $150MM. Mr. Donaldson was also a Manager with PwC, LLP, and is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University

Mr. Ferrell has more than 10 years’ experience in executive roles with digital technology companies and more than 20 years’ experience advising private and public companies in the technology space in the areas of finance, operations, M&A and tax. He was most recently President of System1 Canada and President of System1’s global Publishing and Agency operations. Prior to that he was President and co-founder of Qool Media, a performance publisher and marketing agency which was acquired by System1 in March 2017. Mr. Ferrell is also a CPA, CA, a former Senior Tax Manager with PwC, LLP and a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University.

Mr. Collins has more than 15 years experience in executive roles with technology companies and 20 years of experience managing private and public companies with extensive financial, strategic, operational and transaction experience in software, technology, and digital media industries. Mr. Collins currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Federated, and the Chief Financial Officer of CIHI. Prior to that, he served as CEO and COO of CIHI and has served as CFO of publicly traded companies, such as, Perk Inc. (TSX: PER) and Cyberplex (TSX:CX). Jeff is also a CPA and a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University.

Ms. Hastings has been advising both public and private companies on M&A, financing transactions and general corporate matters for over 10 years. She has previously served as General Counsel to each of Perk Inc. (TSX: PER) and RhythmOne plc (LSE AIM: RTHM). She played a critical role in guiding Perk through a reverse take-over transaction and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2015, several M&A transactions and an eventual sale to RhythmOne plc (LSE AIM:RTHM) in 2017. At RhythmOne, she led several corporate development initiatives, including the company’s acquisition of Yume, Inc. (NYSE: YUME). Ms. Hastings has recently served as Legal Advisor to a number of Ad Tech companies, including, TextNow, Inc., Beachfront Media, LLC and Snapsort Inc. She earned her LL.B. from University of Windsor and B.A. from Columbia University.

Mr. Hastings has an 18-year career as a CEO/President including 30+ acquisitions in both the public and private markets. He has served as CEO of RhythmOne (LSE AIM: RTHM), CEO of Perk (TSX: PER), President of Cyberplex, CEO of Tsavo Media, and CEO of GBG (sold to NYSE: MMM) through his career in leadership positions in software and internet companies. He was named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2009, is a CPA and a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University.