Keywords Studios PLC - Dublin-based technical and creative services provider - Names Chief Financial Officer Jon Hauck as its new chief operating officer once it appoints a successor CFO. Says this appointment re-establishes the COO role and will "support the long-term growth and strategic priorities of the business".

"The board will now lead a comprehensive process to identify a suitable candidate for the CFO role. Jon will continue in his current role as the group's CFO until his successor is appointed and will ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities before moving to his new role as COO. Jon will also remain on the board in his new role," Keywords says.

Chief Executive Officer Bertrand Bodson says: "I am delighted that Jon has agreed to take on this new role. He has been an exceptional CFO since he joined over three years ago and, in that time, has developed a deep knowledge of the business, having acted as both interim CEO and interim COO in recent times while continuing in his existing role."

Hauck joined Keywords as CFO in 2019 and has been acting as COO since March this year. Says a comprehensive process to find a new CFO will begin.

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By Xindi Wei; xindiwei@alliancenews.com

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