We’re delighted and proud to share that Andy Clerkson has been appointed Chairman of The Unit.
Andy has been working with us as a strategic adviser since 2023 and now steps into a more formal role as we continue our international growth.
A Proven Track Record in the Industry
A partner at Tekkorp Capital, Andy is also Chairman of Low6 and the founder of Red Knot Communications. He previously founded Grand Parade, which was acquired by William Hill in 2016, and has played a central role in major US launches such as Fox Bet.
His deep experience in scaling outsourced product design and development teams is a natural fit for what we’re building at The Unit.
Timing That Aligns With Growth
This appointment comes at a pivotal time, following the opening of our New York office earlier this year and our continued partnerships with companies like PlayStar, Sportingtech and Star Sports.
Andy Clerkson, Chairman of The Unit, said:
“The Unit is now in a position that is very familiar to me, as we scale the teams and skillsets that will allow our clients to grow and expand at pace.
We anticipate a smorgasbord of product innovation in the near future as new categories, such as prediction markets, social casinos, DFS 2.0 and more, vie for attention. We have seen sports betting and gaming explode in newly regulated markets like Latam and Africa.
The Unit’s sports, casino and social gaming specialist teams provide a golden opportunity for companies looking to build new products and features and get ahead of their roadmaps. Indicators are pointing towards a welcome increase in M&A from the lows of 2023-2024, which drives even more competition.
These are perfect conditions for The Unit as we have the deep ingrained knowledge and expertise to help gaming companies of all sizes, all across the globe, build high-quality products, on time and on budget.”
Paddy Casey, Co-Founder of The Unit, added:
“With The Unit set to scale up and take on several new markets, this is the perfect time to use Andy’s experience, and he will be able to take a more hands-on approach as we strategise for the future.
I very much look forward to working closer with Andy across the next couple of years, and I can’t wait to embark on the next stage of our journey together with The Unit.”
Watch the Full Conversation
We’re excited for what’s ahead and thrilled to have Andy on board as Chairman.
Watch Paddy and Andy discuss the announcement and what’s next for The Unit in the video below:
