Xsolla has brought an experienced financial executive on board to drive further growth and expansion. The company has appointed Cathleen Nilson as its new CFO.

Cathleen Nilson is an experienced top manager in the tech sector. She has over a decade of Finance executive experience at brands like Samsung and Turing. Most recently, she was Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the AI company Kami Vision. She is now taking on the same position as CFO at Xsolla.

"Cathleen Nilson's appointment as CFO marks a significant milestone for Xsolla," said Shurick Agapitov, Founder and CEO of Xsolla. "Her extensive experience and proven track record in driving financial growth and operational excellence align perfectly with our mission to support developers and publishers worldwide in achieving their goals. We are confident that Cathleen will play a pivotal role in our continued expansion and innovation in the gaming industry."

"I am thrilled to join such a dynamic and forward-thinking company. Xsolla's commitment to empowering game developers and publishers is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with the leadership team to further build on the company's ongoing success and growth to advance the company’s mission to innovate and increase access across the gaming ecosystem", Nilson added.

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