PrizePicks Welcomes Renee White and Phil Sherwood to Executive Team

PrizePicks has announced the appointment of Renee White as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), a strategic move aimed at fortifying the company’s leadership team. White, who boasts an illustrious career in various leadership roles at Warner Bros. Discovery, including Head of People & Culture for Turner Sports, Bleacher Report, and Turner Studios, brings a wealth of experience to her new role.

New Faces in Key Roles

In her capacity as CPO, White will directly report to Adam Wexler, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PrizePicks. Based in Atlanta, she will spearhead the company’s human resources strategies, leveraging her extensive background in talent management and organizational culture development.

In addition to White’s appointment, PrizePicks has also named Phil Sherwood as its Senior Director of Responsible Gaming, underscoring the company’s commitment to promoting responsible gambling practices. Sherwood, who previously served as the Chief Communications Officer for the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) and President of the Board of Directors for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the new appointments, CEO Adam Wexler highlighted the significant contributions that White and Sherwood are expected to make to PrizePicks’ growth trajectory. He said, “Renee and Phil bring invaluable experience that will accelerate our growth as a company. Renee’s storied career as a people leader and her ties to the Atlanta community cannot be understated; having her join us at such a crucial phase for the company is pivotal.

“Combined with Phil expanding upon our responsible gaming initiatives, I’m excited to see both play a role in ensuring our business continues to prioritize its two most valued assets: our people and our players.”