Skillz names Robert Alex Walsh as CFO, effective July 13; Franceschi to depart

Filed May 20, 2026 · Period ending May 17, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Robert Alex Walsh, 41, appointed CFO effective July 13, 2026, succeeding Gaetano Franceschi. Walsh most recently served as CFO of Aristocrat Gaming and previously held finance leadership roles at LEGO and Procter & Gamble.

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  Current CFO Gaetano Franceschi will step down by October 1, 2026, and serve in an advisory capacity through September 30 to facilitate transition. His departure follows a previously disclosed separation agreement from December 2025.

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  Walsh's compensation includes $450,000 base salary, $450,000 target annual bonus ($400,000 for 2026), and equity awards totaling $400,000 in RSUs and performance stock units vesting over three years.

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