MetaBet hires Leah Mayo as VP of Operations

MetaBet, the leading provider of real-time sports betting tools and interactive engagement technology, has appointed Leah Mayo as Vice President of Operations.

Mayo has more than a decade of operational leadership spanning startups, government, and non-profit sectors and will be integral in accelerating MetaBet’s growth as the business enters its next chapter.

Leah Mayo, Vice President of Operations for MetaBet, commented: “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.”

A core focus of the role will be working closely with MetaBet CEO Mark Phillip to deliver on the company’s vision, streamline internal operations, and ensure day-to-day execution across finance, HR, compliance, and sales support. Mayo will be creating operational frameworks that allow MetaBet to build on its strong foundation and expand with discipline and clarity.

Before MetaBet, Mayo was an independent consultant and Fractional COO for several global companies in the travel and hospitality sectors, guiding U.S. market expansion efforts, operational efficiency improvements, and go-to-market strategies. She also founded FOUND Experience, a travel tech company recognized by BuiltIn as “One to Watch 2020.” Earlier in her career, Leah worked with  the British government on internationalization growth strategy for tech clients ranging from Fortune 5 companies to high-growth startups.

Mayo earned an Executive MBA from the University of Cambridge, and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin.

“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” said Mark Phillip, Founder and CEO of MetaBet.