Genius Sports Names Bryan Castellani as New CFO

Genius Sports Limited has appointed Bryan Castellani as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Castellani brings over 20 years of experience from companies such as ESPN, Disney, and Warner Music Group. He will support Genius Sports' increasing profitability and cash generation. Outgoing CFO Nick Taylor will remain with the company during the transition.

Genius Sports Limited has appointed Bryan Castellani as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2025. Castellani brings over two decades of experience in finance from prominent media organizations, including ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, and most recently, Warner Music Group, where he served as Executive Vice President and CFO. His extensive financial expertise and leadership will support Genius Sports as it aims to become increasingly profitable and cash generative [1].

The outgoing CFO, Nick Taylor, will remain with Genius Sports during the transition period to ensure a smooth handover. Castellani's appointment follows a strong financial performance reported by Genius Sports for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company reported a 24% year-over-year increase in group revenue to $118.7 million, driven by significant growth in its Betting Technology, Content & Services segment [2].

Genius Sports also announced that it expects to generate group revenue of approximately $645 million and group adjusted EBITDA of approximately $135 million in 2025. This represents a 26% and 57% year-over-year growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, respectively. The company's financial outlook is underpinned by the continued expansion of its partnerships and the growth of its core technologies [2].

The appointment of Castellani is a strategic move for Genius Sports, aiming to bolster its financial leadership and support its growth trajectory. With Castellani's proven track record and extensive experience in the media sector, investors can expect a focus on financial discipline and strategic planning to drive the company's future success.

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/genius-sports-limited-announces-cfo-changes-ce7c5ed9de8ffe22
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806955100/en/Genius-Sports-Reports-24-Group-Revenue-Growth-Record-Group-Adj.-EBITDA-and-Increased-Full-Year-2025-Guidance