PrizePicks recruits ex-BetMGM communications lead as new VP
Fantasy and pick’em games operator adds experience with appointment of Elisa Richardson and new VP of innovation Brian Huss
PrizePicks has confirmed the appointment of Elisa Richardson as the firm’s new VP of strategic communications and Brian Huss as VP of innovation.
Richardson joins PrizePicks from BetMGM, where she served as head of communications and public relations over a three-and-a-half-year spell.
She will oversee the company’s corporate communications and strategic positioning, leading media relations and responsible gaming messaging, as well as issues management strategy for matters affecting PrizePicks on a national scale.
“PrizePicks is undoubtedly disrupting the daily fantasy sports space and I’m thrilled to help hone the company’s narrative in an ever-evolving sports entertainment landscape,” Richardson said.
In her new role, Richardson will also work with PrizePicks’ leadership team across departments to ensure consistency of messaging and strategy, and to elevate company success stories.
Holding director-level roles at CBS Sports, Viacom, Comedy Central, and Turner Sports, Huss spent just over two years at FanDuel as VP of product where he held responsibility over fantasy and free-to-play products.
Previously, he built an innovation team that worked on fantasy games, gaming content, and advanced tech products for NBA Digital, a joint venture between the NBA and Turner Sports. Huss also served as general manager of the fantasy and gaming vertical for CBS Sports.
As VP of innovation, Huss will be focused on building upon PrizePicks platform and growing the company’s suite of skill-based fantasy offerings and games.
He commented: “Over the past few years I’ve watched PrizePicks marry fun, challenging gameplay with an intuitive user interface.
“I couldn’t be more excited for the challenge of building on that success by helping to introduce a host of new skill-based products and games,” Huss added.
PrizePicks founder and CEO Adam Wexler welcomed the two new VPs. He said: “Elisa is joining the company at a crucial time and her expertise in defining a corporate narrative will be invaluable as the daily fantasy sports industry garners national media attention and PrizePicks seizes rapid growth opportunities.
“Brian will infuse experience and creativity into ensuring that PrizePicks is optimally positioned to be a long-time leader in the space. Both Elisa and Brian are incredibly valuable additions to our senior leadership team,” he added.