Everplay Group (LSE:EVPL) has appointed Mikkel Weider as its next Chief Executive Officer, with the transition taking effect on January 1, the company announced on Thursday.
With Weider stepping in, Interim Executive Chair Frank Sagnier will resume his previous position as Non-Executive Chair. Sagnier praised the appointment, saying Weider “has the right credentials to accelerate growth and take everplay to the next level” and that “his extensive gaming and M&A track record will be invaluable over the coming years.”
Weider joins Everplay with a substantial background in leadership and growth-focused strategy. He is best known for founding and leading Nordisk Games between 2016 and 2023, during which the company expanded from a start-up to an organisation of more than 1,300 employees across Europe and the United States. His tenure included major acquisitions such as Avalanche Studios and Supermassive Games.
He currently serves as a Partner at Delphi Interactive, Chair of Outlast Games, and sits on the boards of M2 Animation and NASDAQ-listed Trophy Games. His earlier career includes board roles at Avalanche Studios, Supermassive Games, Raw Fury, Starstable, and Trustpilot, as well as senior positions at Bookatable and Match.com.
Everplay did not provide commentary on current trading conditions, indicating that performance remains broadly aligned with market expectations during this typically busy period for the gaming industry.
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