PointsBet Announces Board Changes Following MIXI Acquisition
Introduction to Board Restructuring at PointsBet
PointsBet Holdings Limited has recently updated its board of directors in the wake of its takeover by MIXI Australia. The company introduced three new directors to its board while five longtime directors stepped down.
New Directors Join PointsBet’s Board
Effective October 6, PointsBet welcomed Sho Okuyama, Kanji Kobayashi, and Taishi Oba as non-executive directors. These appointments stem from MIXI Australia, the majority shareholder, and thus, these directors are classified as non-independent.
Sho Okuyama, who has been with MIXI since 2016, brings significant experience from the venture capital and startup sectors. Currently overseeing the TIPSTAR business within MIXI’s Social Betting Department as a senior corporate officer, Okuyama also joined the MIXI Australia board in 2024 prior to his new role at PointsBet.
Kanji Kobayashi has been part of MIXI since his graduation in 2007. Throughout his tenure, he has held various leadership roles including managing the Legal Affairs Division and serving as a senior corporate officer. Earlier this year, Kobayashi became a director at MIXI Australia and now expands his contributions as a PointsBet director.
Taishi Oba joined MIXI in 2024, bringing valuable experience from his previous roles at KPMG Japan and VT Holdings. His expertise in deal execution and post-merger integration, particularly focused on Australia, made him an excellent fit for directorships at both MIXI Australia and PointsBet.
Departure of Five Existing Directors
Alongside the new appointments, PointsBet announced the resignation of five directors: Becky Harris, Tony Symons, Kosha Gada, Peter McCluskey, and William Grounds, all effective from October 6.
Despite these departures, Brett Paton will continue to serve as chair, and Sam Swanell remains in the role of managing director.
PointsBet expressed sincere gratitude to the outgoing directors for their dedication and expertise, acknowledging their strategic contributions during the MIXI acquisition process and throughout their tenure.
