MetaBet Appoints Leah Mayo as VP of Operations
MetaBet has named Leah Mayo as its new Vice President of Operations, signaling a strategic focus on scaling internal capabilities as the company prepares for its next phase of development. Mayo brings extensive experience from multiple sectors, including tech, hospitality, and government.
New Leadership Role to Support Operational Expansion
Leah Mayo steps into her role at MetaBet with a decade of operational leadership behind her, covering startups, consulting, and public-sector engagements. Her appointment marks a step forward in strengthening MetaBet’s organizational structure as the company deepens its presence in the real-time sports betting and engagement technology space.
At MetaBet, Mayo will work directly with CEO Mark Phillip to streamline internal operations. Her scope includes overseeing finance, HR, compliance, and sales support functions. By establishing clear operational frameworks, Mayo is expected to help the company maintain a disciplined approach to innovation and growth.
Industry and Startup Experience Brought to the Fore
Before joining MetaBet, Mayo held roles as an independent consultant and fractional COO for global companies in the travel and hospitality industries. Her work focused on expanding into the U.S. market and improving go-to-market strategies. Additionally, she founded FOUND Experience, a travel tech venture recognized as “One to Watch 2020” by BuiltIn.
Mayo’s background also includes time working with the British government, advising technology companies. From high-growth startups to Fortune 5 firms on internationalization strategies. She holds an Executive MBA from the University of Cambridge and a BA in Government from the University of Texas at Austin.
CEO Highlights Strategic Value of Appointment
Mark Phillip, Founder and CEO of MetaBet, said:
“MetaBet built this category and continues to lead it with the best technology in the space. With Leah driving operations, we now have the bandwidth and speed to innovate faster and deliver new market-shaping products to the industry.”
Mayo commented on the new role, saying:
“Joining MetaBet provides the perfect opportunity to work alongside and learn from Mark. Moving into the sports analytics space offers huge potential, and I cannot imagine a better team to work with. I cannot wait to build the operational backbone to support MetaBet’s continued innovation and success.”