Accel Entertainment has named Mathew Ellis its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to take effect on 1 May

Accel Entertainment has named Mathew Ellis its unexampled Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to occupy effectuate on 1 May.

Ellis, currently serving as Accel’s Senior Vice President (SVP) of Corporate Strategy, will replace long-time CFO Brian Carroll, who proclaimed his intention to strike out lowest year.

In his new role, Ellis testament cover direct to Accel’s CEO, Andy Rubenstein. Carroll, meanwhile, has in agreement(p) to back up Ellis during the transition, and testament remain with Accel in an consultatory mental ability through 2023.

Rubenstein congratulated Ellis on his designation as CFO, expressing his trust in the executive, and adjure Charles Dodgson a fond farewell.

“Mat deeply understands Accel’s stage business model and has showcased an impressive aptitude for forward-moving our unambiguously militant industry berth while remaining focused on delivering value,” remarked Rubenstein.

“I am thrilled to welcome Mat into this new role and am sure-footed that he is the right on somebody to lead our finance organisation as we keep to build on our warm momentum and expand into young markets.

“I also require to give thanks Brian for his inscription and partnership over the utmost viii years and for the many contributions he made to Accel during his tenure.”

Ellis has served as Accel’s SVP of Corporate Strategy since 2019, and has overseen the company’s M&A strategy, working capital raising, financial provision and analysis.

However, this has non been his number 1 role with the company. From 2015 to 2017, he held the place of VP of Operational Strategy.

Commenting on his fitting as CFO, Ellis said: “I seem send on to helping Accel farther its maturation trajectory and defend its report as the leading gaming operator in the US piece continuing to heighten shareholder returns.”