GiG CFO Phil Richards has stepped down after two and a half years, according to the headline. The available text says he oversaw 888Africa’s recent major stake acquisition but gives no further details.
The departure changes the finance leadership at GiG, which was involved in an acquisition of a stake in 888Africa.
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Phil Richards left his role as Gaming Innovation Group’s chief financial officer in October, according to the report, after two-and-a-half years in the position. He said on LinkedIn that he would become CFO of Chaos in December; the report also said he joined GiG in July 2024.
After two-and-a-half years as finance chief, Phil Richards has left Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). Richards shared the news on LinkedIn on 2 November. He said he left the company in October and joins Chaos, a design and visualisation technology firm, as CFO in December.
GiG Software reduced its headcount by more than 25% from the start of 2026, CFO Phil Richards told investors on the company’s Q3 earnings call. Richards said further savings were planned; the company also reported a Q3 net loss of €4.5m, up from €3m, and a year-to-date net loss of €16.9m.
GiG Software’s chief financial officer departed with immediate effect, according to a report dated 2 November 2026. The company is searching for a successor, the report said.
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