Disney HR Veteran Michelle Unsworth Takes on Role of Chief People Officer at Kambi
In a significant move, Kambi, a global leader in B2B sports betting, has announced the appointment of Michelle Unsworth as its new Chief People Officer. Unsworth, with over 20 years of industry experience, will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future.
Unsworth's diverse career spans across various sectors, including technology, travel, and entertainment. She has worked with major brands such as The Walt Disney Company, Expedia Group, and most recently, online identity verification company Veriff.
At Disney, Unsworth served as an HR Business Partner across multiple divisions. Following her tenure at Disney, she held senior HR roles at Expedia Group, serving as HR Director for EMEA and later as senior HR director, global. Prior to Veriff, she spent nearly five years at Travelport, where she started as senior people director and later became vice president of people.
Unsworth's latest role at Kambi will involve overseeing all aspects of the company's global people strategy. Her leadership and experience will be key to cultivating an environment where teams at Kambi can thrive, innovate, and grow collaboratively.
The appointment comes at a time when Kambi is restructuring and changing its business approach. Earlier this summer, the company revealed a weaker Q2, citing the dynamic market as the reason. Unsworth aims to help the Kambi team reach new levels of success.
Expressing her enthusiasm for joining Kambi, Unsworth described the company as a global leader in B2B sports betting. She also highlighted the excitement of working alongside talented professionals at Kambi. Unsworth looks forward to building on Kambi's strong, people-centric culture and ensuring that the company's culture supports and accelerates future growth.
Long-term goals related to Unsworth's role as Chief People Officer involve leading a global people strategy that aligns with the company's long-term business objectives, fostering a high-performance, people-first culture, and accelerating Kambi's growth ambitions as the home of premium sports betting solutions.
With Unsworth on board, Kambi is poised to navigate its next phase of growth and continue its leadership in the B2B sports betting industry.
