Ben Crawford has extensive experience scaling and globalizing technology, media, and entertainment businesses. Having recently retired as CEO of CentralNic Group PLC, a publicly traded internet services business on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM Market, Ben successfully grew the company’s revenues from $2 million to over $720 million in less than ten years through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth. He has also held the position of Executive Producer for the official website of the Olympic Games and has served on the boards of companies listed in London and Oslo.
Ben Crawford believes that Flexion’s revenues of $85 million and its 110% year-on-year growth in 2022 are just the beginning of its potential. He sees Flexion as well-positioned to capitalize on the ongoing changes in the mobile games ecosystem, approaching a market size of $300 billion. As a director, Ben is excited to actively support the management team in scaling up their platform. Additionally, he plans to join the share register, as he foresees significant value creation for investors in the future.
Expressing his satisfaction, Carl Palmstierna, the Chairman of the Board at Flexion, conveyed his delight regarding the appointment of Ben Crawford. He emphasized that Ben’s caliber, experience, and qualities testify to the company’s progress. As Flexion enters its next growth phase, Carl expressed confidence in Ben’s ability to provide valuable support in realizing their ambitious vision of becoming the leading games marketing company. On behalf of the executive management team and the board of directors, he welcomed Ben as a new addition to Flexion.