George Peng

Chief Financial Officer

George has served as our Chief Financial Officer since our formation in July 2024. Previously, Mr. Peng served as Chief Financial Officer of Leisure Acquisition Corp., a SPAC that acquired Ensysce Biosciences, Inc., from December 2017 until June 2021. He served as Vice President of Finance at Inspired Entertainment, Inc., from December 2016 to February 2022. From February 2022 until July 2024, Mr. Peng pursued various consulting activities. Prior to this, he was Chief Financial Officer of Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp., a SPAC that acquired Inspired Entertainment, Inc., from August 2015 until December 2016. Mr. Peng was a consultant to Scientific Games Corporation from May 2013 to April 2014, where he assisted in its integration of the acquisition of WMS Industries. He has also worked as a consultant focused on financial planning and analysis for various industries, including retail and financial services. Earlier in his career, he was an Associate in the Investment Banking division of Credit Suisse, focusing on private equity, high yield, and leveraged lending products. Mr. Peng holds an A.B. in Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, as well as an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from the Anderson School at UCLA. He is also a CFA Charterholder.