Data analytics specialist U.S. Integrity has appointed former Sharplink Gaming and Sportradar executive Dave Abbott as chief product officer.

Abbott boasts more than 20 years of experience leading product and technology teams within sports and gaming, and joins U.S. Integrity from Sharplink Gaming, where he served as chief technology officer.

He has also served as managing director of US media for Sportradar following its acquisition of SportsData, a live data and digital content provider co-founded by Abbott in 2010.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dave to our team as our new chief product officer,” said U.S. Integrity CEO Matthew Holt. “He will play an integral role in the firm’s product strategy as we continue evolving our solutions and expanding our reach throughout the rest of the world. Dave’s broad experience building real-time sports and gaming data products aligns with U.S. Integrity’s mission to maintain the integrity of sports through data analysis.

“Dave brings valuable experience productising data that will provide our customers a new level of visibility and confidence into their operations. We have a vision of where our company will go from here and I am very confident that Dave’s leadership and ability to execute will help us get there.”

Commenting on his new role, Abbott said: “I am excited to join U.S. Integrity at such a crucial time in its journey. I’m looking forward to contributing to U.S. Integrity’s tradition of product innovation and superior customer experience.”