Robert Alex Walsh
On May 17, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Robert Alex Walsh, effective as of July 13, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), as the Chief Financial Officer of Skillz Inc.
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Skillz appoints Robert Alex Walsh as CFO, effective July 13, 2026
Walsh previously CFO of Aristocrat Gaming; succeeds Gaetano Franceschi.
Skillz Q1 revenue $29.1M, net loss $10.9M; wins $420M jury verdict against Papaya Gaming
Revenue $29.1M, gross profit $25.5M, net loss $10.9M, adjusted EBITDA loss $12.8M.
Skillz Q4 2025 revenue $30.0M, net loss $17.9M; FY revenue $104.5M
Q4 revenue $30.0M, gross profit $26.5M, net loss $17.9M, adjusted EBITDA loss $10.0M.
Skillz CEO Andrew Paradise receives $6M equity grant plus $3M special PSUs tied to stock milestones
CEO granted $1.5M RSUs and $1.5M PSUs for 2025 annual LTI, and a special $3M PSU award.
Skillz dismisses Grant Thornton as auditor, appoints Deloitte; material weaknesses continue
Dismissed Grant Thornton as independent auditor effective Dec 11, 2025; appointed Deloitte & Touche as successor.
Skillz CFO Gaetano Franceschi to depart; Michael Darwal appointed as new CFO
Franceschi terminated without cause effective Jan 12, 2026; will provide transition services through Jan 31, 2026.
Skillz dismisses Grant Thornton, appoints Deloitte as new auditor; material weaknesses reiterated
Audit Committee dismissed Grant Thornton LLP effective Dec 11, 2025; Deloitte & Touche LLP appointed same day.
NYSE grants Skillz extension until Dec 17, 2025 to file delinquent SEC reports
Received NYSE non-compliance notice April 2, 2025 for failing to timely file 2024 Form 10-K.
Skillz receives termination notice from Tether; files lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court
Tether Studios and Tether Games terminated agreements covering Solitaire Cube and 21 Blitz effective Sept 1, 2025.
Skillz Q2 preliminary revenue $27.4M, net loss $8.9M, PMAU up 20% YoY
Revenue of $27.4M, up 8% YoY; gross profit $24.2M.
On May 17, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Robert Alex Walsh, effective as of July 13, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), as the Chief Financial Officer of Skillz Inc.
Mr. Franceschi’s last day of employment with the Company (the “Departure Date”), was extended until (i) October 1, 2026 or (ii) a mutually agreed date following the Departure Date, at which time Mr. Franceschi will step down as Chief Financial Officer.
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