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Disney HR Veteran Michelle Unsworth Named Kambi's Chief People Officer

Michelle Unsworth takes up position as Kambi's Chief People Officer, with over two decades of international human resources leadership under her belt, spanning various industries.

New Hire: Michelle Unsworth, Previously Disney's HR Head, Takes Role as Kambi's Chief People...
New Hire: Michelle Unsworth, Previously Disney's HR Head, Takes Role as Kambi's Chief People Officer

Disney HR Veteran Michelle Unsworth Named Kambi's Chief People Officer

Michelle Unsworth, a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of industry experience, has been appointed as the Chief People Officer at Kambi.

Unsworth's career has seen her serve in senior HR roles at various renowned companies, including Expedia Group, where she held the position of HR Director for EMEA and later as Senior HR Director, Global. She also held several positions at Expedia Group between August 2016 and November 2019.

Prior to her time at Kambi, Unsworth spent nearly five years at Travelport, where she served as Vice President of People. Before that, she worked at The Walt Disney Company from September 2012 to August 2016, where she served as an HR Business Partner across multiple divisions.

At Veriff, an online identity verification company, Unsworth most recently served as VP of People.

Kambi's CEO, Werner Becher, stated that Unsworth's leadership and experience will be key to cultivating an environment for team growth and innovation. Unsworth herself expressed enthusiasm for joining Kambi, describing it as a global leader in B2B sports betting.

Unsworth's goal is to help the Kambi team reach new levels of success. Her role at Kambi will be pivotal in aligning the company's people strategy with its long-term goals.

Kambi recently revealed a weaker Q2 earlier this summer and is currently undergoing a restructuring and changing its business approach. The appointment of Unsworth is seen as a way for Kambi to bring in individuals with rich experience in multiple business fields.

Unsworth looks forward to working alongside talented professionals and building on Kambi's strong, people-centric culture. With her extensive experience in the technology, travel, and entertainment sectors, Unsworth is well-positioned to help Kambi navigate its current challenges and drive its growth.

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