Andrew Lawton has been appointed to the Board of the Catalis Group as Corporate Finance and Strategy Director.

A true games industry veteran, Lawton spent 19 years at Sony PlayStation Europe (SCEE), latterly as Chief Financial Officer and more recently served as Group Finance Director at AIM-listed Keywords Studios.

He will work alongside Dominic Wheatley, CEO of the Catalis Group, which comprises the award-winning publisher Curve Digital, international QA & localisation specialist Testronic and long-standing games development studio Kuju.

“We’re delighted to welcome Andrew to the Catalis Board.” said Wheatley. “Given his experience at both Sony PlayStation Europe and Keywords Studios, he is uniquely placed to understand both sides of our business, and he joins us at an exciting time of growth for the whole group.”

“I am impressed by the Catalis Group’s position, strategy and its journey so far,” said Lawton. “The Group has carved a strong position for itself in the games, TV and film sectors. I am excited by the company’s ambition and look forward to playing a part in its future growth story.”

Lawton joins the Catalis Group on August 20th.