November 20, 2025 — Leads & Copy — Vertiqal Studios Corp. (TSX: VRTS) (FSE: 9PY0) has appointed Nikki Stone to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Nikki, a Business Futures Architect, brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience across media, marketing, and commerce. She has a strong reputation for transforming organizations, building high-performing teams, and elevating brands through data-driven strategy and operational excellence.
Throughout her career, Stone has held executive roles where she led enterprise-level restructurings, guided agencies through modernization and digital transformation, and strengthened commercial performance across multiple markets. She most recently served as Chief Commerce Officer at GroupM Canada, where she drove national growth by modernizing the group’s go-to-market approach, deepening client engagement, and expanding its capabilities across media, creative, and commerce.
Before GroupM, Stone held executive-level leadership positions at Zenith Media and Publicis, developing a deep understanding of omnichannel planning, integrated media strategy, and audience analytics. Her track record also includes leading complex P&Ls, scaling new revenue lines, and partnering with major global brands on high-impact marketing initiatives.
Stone’s expertise directly aligns with Vertiqal’s current growth focus, particularly in expanding monetization opportunities across platforms, strengthening strategic brand partnerships, and enhancing the connection between content, data, and commercial outcomes. Her background in scaling operations and driving agency performance will support Vertiqal as it continues optimizing its business model for sustainable revenue growth. Stone’s insight into strategy, planning, and buying, as well as her advisory work, which focuses on architecting resilient futures for organizations, will play a meaningful role in shaping Vertiqal’s long-term roadmap and strengthening its competitive position.
Jon Dwyer, Chairman and CEO of Vertiqal Studios, said the company is thrilled to welcome Stone to the Board.
Dwyer said Stone’s career reflects the exact combination of strategic thinking, operational leadership, and media expertise that Vertiqal needs at this stage of its evolution. Nikki understands how to scale organizations, how to build modern marketing ecosystems, and how to connect audience engagement with revenue growth, he added. Her guidance will support Vertiqal’s ongoing momentum and help accelerate the next phase of its expansion, Dwyer said.
Nikki Stone added she is excited to join Vertiqal’s Board and to contribute to the company’s next stage of growth.
Stone said Vertiqal has built a powerful content and distribution engine that resonates deeply with Gen Z and Millennial audiences, and its vision for the future is ambitious and compelling. She looks forward to supporting the leadership team as it strengthens the company’s strategic position, expands commercial opportunities, and continues building a highly engaged, meaningful relationship with Vertiqal’s growing audience, Stone added.
Vertiqal Studios also announced that Lance Klima has departed from the Board of Directors and extended its gratitude for Klima’s service, guidance, and commitment throughout his tenure.
Vertiqal Studios Corp. is a scaled digital-channel network and video-production studio that owns North America’s largest gaming and lifestyle network. It helps global brands reach Gen Z and Millennial audiences through data-driven creative, always-on digital campaigns, and performance-oriented distribution.
Vertiqal manages 200+ channels across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, producing over 100 pieces of content per day for a community of more than 52 million followers. Revenue is generated through a mix of direct brand partnerships, agency relationships, and platform monetization across its owned and operated channels.
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Source: Vertiqal Studios Corp.
