GameSquare Appoints Amaree Tanawong as Chief Operating Officer
Rhea-AI Summary
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) announced on February 4, 2026 that Amaree Tanawong has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Tanawong brings nearly two decades of experience in creator monetization, strategic finance, and operations from roles at Meow Wolf, YouTube, Fullscreen, and Yahoo.
She will lead cross-platform strategic planning, operational scalability, and financial performance analytics across GameSquare's integrated media, creator, and technology assets.
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- Appoints COO with nearly two decades of media and monetization experience
- Direct experience scaling creator monetization and go-to-market infrastructure
- Adds strategic finance and operations leadership to support new revenue initiatives
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
GAME fell 4.33% with elevated volume while peers showed mixed moves: GDC -7.44%, SKLZ -3.31%, GMGI -4.3% down, MYPS +0.88% and SNAL +12.99% up. Momentum scans flagged only one peer (GCL, -8.75%) moving meaningfully, supporting a stock-specific reaction to this leadership news rather than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | Streaming trends report | Positive | -3.6% | Subsidiary released 2025 live streaming trends and viewership data. |
| Jan 21 | Partnership renewal | Positive | +2.5% | Zoned renewed and expanded multi-year Dairy MAX partnership. |
| Jan 20 | Leadership appointment | Positive | -5.6% | Appointed Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer and promoted Head of Agency. |
| Jan 16 | Investor conference | Neutral | -1.0% | Announced participation in Sequire Investor Summit with CEO presenting. |
| Jan 06 | Share repurchase | Positive | +0.6% | Repurchased 543,057 shares with $3.0M remaining authorization. |
Recent GameSquare news, including leadership changes and operational updates, has often seen muted or negative price reactions, even when announcements appear strategically positive, though partnership news and buybacks have been met with modest gains.
Over the last month, GameSquare has issued several strategic updates. On Jan 6, a share repurchase of 543,057 shares for $248,319 saw a small positive reaction. A renewed Dairy MAX partnership on Jan 21 also coincided with gains. In contrast, leadership-focused news on Jan 20 (new Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer) and the Jan 29 Stream Hatchet report were followed by declines. Today’s COO appointment fits this ongoing leadership and strategy build-out.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds another senior leader with cross-platform and monetization experience as GameSquare refines its strategy across gaming and digital media. It follows earlier C-suite changes, share repurchases, and partnership expansions over recent months, underscoring a focus on both capital allocation and execution. Investors may watch how this hire influences revenue initiatives, operational scalability, and future filings or performance updates to gauge the impact on the broader turnaround effort.
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Tanawong brings nearly two decades of experience scaling strategy, monetization, and operational platforms across YouTube, Meow Wolf, Fullscreen, and Yahoo
FRISCO, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. ("GameSquare" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:GAME), a next-generation media, entertainment, technology, and digital-native platform company, today announced the appointment of Amaree Tanawong as Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening the Company's leadership team as it continues to accelerate its strategy and deliver innovative marketing, content, and interactive experiences across gaming, entertainment, and emerging media.
Tanawong brings nearly two decades of experience leading strategy, finance, and operations across high-growth and dynamic media and technology organizations. She has a proven track record of connecting long-term vision to operational execution, building scalable systems, and launching innovative revenue programs across creator, digital media, and experiential platforms.
In her new role, Tanawong will focus on cross-platform strategic planning, operational scalability, financial performance analytics, and execution discipline across GameSquare's integrated ecosystem of media, creator, and technology assets.
"Amaree adds deep strategy and operating leadership to GameSquare at an important stage in our growth," said Justin Kenna, Chief Executive Officer of GameSquare. "Her background across creator monetization, digital media, experiential platforms, and strategic finance makes her uniquely suited to help us scale efficiently, launch new revenue initiatives, and align execution with our long-term growth strategy. Her appointment, alongside our recent internal promotions and leadership additions, reflects our continued focus on strengthening GameSquare's executive team as we scale our business."
Tanawong commented, "Having worked across emerging media and technology platforms, I've seen firsthand how rapidly the consumption of media, entertainment, and experiences continues to evolve. GameSquare has built an innovative, integrated platform that is well positioned to capitalize on these shifts and help global brands and publishers reach dynamic youth audiences at scale. I'm excited to apply my strategy and operations background to support disciplined execution and the Company's next phase of growth."
Most recently, Tanawong served as Vice President of Strategic Finance and Operations at Meow Wolf, where she led company-wide strategy, program management, and analytics, supporting new revenue initiatives and operational efficiency improvements. Previously, she held senior strategy and operations leadership roles at YouTube, where she helped scale creator monetization products globally and improve operating workflows, and at Fullscreen, where she built go-to-market and partnership infrastructure and led acquisition integration efforts. She began her career at Yahoo in digital media operations and monetization and at Ernst & Young in transaction advisory, focusing on M&A due diligence and strategic structuring for Fortune 500 clients.
About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) is a cutting-edge media, entertainment, and technology company transforming how brands and publishers connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. With a platform that spans award-winning creative services, advanced analytics, and FaZe Clan Esports, one of the most iconic gaming organizations, we operate one of the largest gaming media networks in North America. As a digital-native business, GameSquare provides brands with unparalleled access to world-class creators and talent, delivering authentic connections across gaming, esports, and youth culture. Complementing our operating strategy, GameSquare has developed an innovative treasury management program designed to generate yield and enhance capital efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to building a dynamic, high-performing media company at the intersection of culture, technology, and next-generation financial innovation.
To learn more, visit www.gamesquare.com.
Forward-Looking Information
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Investor Relations
Andrew Berger
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com
Media Relations
Chelsey Northern / The Untold
Phone: (254) 855-4028
Email: pr@gamesquare.com
SOURCE: GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
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