PlaySide Studios Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
PlaySide Studios' CEO is Benn Skender, appointed in Mar 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is A$445.90K, comprised of 84.2% salary and 15.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.42% of the company’s shares, worth A$456.00K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.3 years and 5.1 years respectively.
Key information
Benn Skender
Chief executive officer
AU$445.9k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 84.18% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 3.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Even After 31% Share Price Boost
Jul 30
After Leaping 28% PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Jun 15
New Original IPs And Nintendo Switch 2 Will Secure Success
Developing multiple original IPs and launching on a new platform aims to capitalize on established fanbases and expand market reach.Why We're Not Concerned Yet About PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) 27% Share Price Plunge
Apr 20Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)
Apr 01PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) 51% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk
Jan 29Estimating The Fair Value Of PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)
Nov 22There's Reason For Concern Over PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) Massive 27% Price Jump
Oct 21PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Jul 01When Should You Buy PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)?
May 20Returns On Capital At PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Paint A Concerning Picture
Apr 19Revenues Tell The Story For PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) As Its Stock Soars 30%
Feb 24A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)
Jan 23Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)?
Dec 18Revenues Tell The Story For PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) As Its Stock Soars 33%
Dec 18We're Not Worried About PlaySide Studios' (ASX:PLY) Cash Burn
Oct 05PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
Aug 26Companies Like PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Can Afford To Invest In Growth
May 23Should You Think About Buying PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Now?
Feb 20PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Jan 31PlaySide Studios' (ASX:PLY) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Oct 14We're Not Worried About PlaySide Studios' (ASX:PLY) Cash Burn
Jun 11An Intrinsic Calculation For PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Suggests It's 42% Undervalued
May 06We're Interested To See How PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Uses Its Cash Hoard To Grow
Feb 22We're Not Worried About PlaySide Studios' (ASX:PLY) Cash Burn
Oct 31We're Not Worried About PlaySide Studios' (ASX:PLY) Cash Burn
Jul 06Companies Like PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Can Afford To Invest In Growth
Mar 17CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2025 | AU$446k | AU$375k | -AU$12m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$8m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -AU$3m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$4m |
| Jun 30 2024 | AU$949k | AU$250k | AU$11m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$9m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$7m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$257k |
| Jun 30 2023 | AU$553k | AU$198k | -AU$7m |
Compensation vs Market: Benn's total compensation ($USD291.78K) is about average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD293.30K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Benn's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Benn Skender
Mr. Benn Skender serves as Chief Executive Officer of PlaySide Studios Limited since March 20, 2025 and served as Chief Strategy Officer since September 16, 2022 until March 20, 2025. He was a Senior Analy...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | less than a year | AU$445.90k | 0.42% A$ 456.0k | |
| Co-Founder | no data | AU$708.10k | 14.97% A$ 16.2m | |
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | no data | AU$89.20k | 14.74% A$ 16.0m | |
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | no data | AU$129.20k | 14.92% A$ 16.2m | |
| CFO & Company Secretary | 5.2yrs | AU$272.06k | 0.041% A$ 44.8k | |
| Global Head of Marketing & Communications | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Business Development | no data | AU$150.70k | 2.64% A$ 2.9m | |
| General Manager | no data | AU$136.03k | no data |
Experienced Management: PLY's management team is considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | 13.9yrs | AU$89.20k | 14.74% A$ 16.0m | |
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | 13.9yrs | AU$129.20k | 14.92% A$ 16.2m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.9yrs | AU$89.20k | 0.055% A$ 60.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 5.1yrs | AU$133.80k | 0.21% A$ 223.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | less than a year | AU$93.14k | 0.092% A$ 99.6k |
Experienced Board: PLY's board of directors are considered experienced (5.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/11/01 19:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PlaySide Studios Limited is covered by 3 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jasper Struwig | Canaccord Genuity |
| Jules Cooper | Shaw and Partners Limited |
| Joshua Goodwill | Shaw and Partners Limited |