Tag Archives: Therese Hillman

Swedish CEOs challenge ‘unrealistic demands’ against threat of igaming becoming obsolete

SBC News Swedish CEOs challenge ‘unrealistic demands’ against threat of igaming becoming obsolete

A consortium of Swedish online gambling companies have ‘unanimously contested’ the Ministry of Finance’s proposals to place further restrictions on online gambling licensees. In a joint statement issued by Swedish igaming trade body BOS, nine CEOs have called for the government to reconsider the ‘unrealistic proposals’, which are said to ‘play into the hands of the unlicensed market’. The statement …

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Swedish leaders warn Minister Shekarabi of channelisation consequences  

SBC News Swedish leaders warn Minister Shekarabi of channelisation consequences  

CEOs of Sweden’s leading igaming operators have warned health minister Ardalan Shekarabi not to ‘torpedo his own gambling regulations’, emphasising that further restrictions on the sector will result in an increase of punters betting via unlicensed operators. As health minister overseeing Sweden’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Shekarabi has ordered Swedish parliament to adopt a series of temporary online gambling …

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Swedish leadership hits back at Shekarabi’s ‘torpedo orders’

SBC News Swedish leadership hits back at Shekarabi's 'torpedo orders'

The Chief Executives of Sweden’s leading online gambling businesses have written to the government urging for the suspension of temporary deposit restrictions sanctioned by the Ministry of Health & Social Affairs. A letter co-signed by Pontus Lindwall (Betsson), Henrik Tjärnström (Kindred Group), Gustaf Hagman (LeoVegas), Therese Hillman (NetEnt AB) and Ulrik Bengtsson (William Hill Plc / Mr Green) – urged …

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UK makeover sees NetEnt open new Kings Cross offices

SBC News UK makeover sees NetEnt open new Kings Cross offices

Stockholm-listed NetEnt AB has moved to accelerate its UK commercial development and growth strategy, confirming the establishment of it’s new ‘NetEnt UK Ltd’ subsidiary, which has been further supported with the opening of a new strategic office in London. Updating stakeholders, corporate governance confirms that NetEnt UK has established its offices located at the Stanley Building in London’s Kings Cross …

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Therese Hillman – NetEnt unafraid of tackling tough choices for delivering growth

SBC News Therese Hillman - NetEnt unafraid of tackling tough choices for delivering growth

Publishing its full-year 2018 results, Therese Hillman new Chief Executive of Stockholm-listed industry games developer NetEnt AB, has emphasised that her new executive team will continue to execute ‘changes delivering efficiencies for commercial growth’. NetEnt’s CEO closes a transformative Q4 2018 trading period, in which the games developer has undertaken a series of organisational adjustments – significantly reducing headcount within …

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NetEnt promotes interim Lars Johansson to full-time CFO

SBC News NetEnt promotes interim Lars Johansson to full-time CFO

Stockholm-listed industry games developer NetEnt AB has confirmed the promotion of Lars Johansson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), fulfilling the executive leadership role on a full-time basis. Johansson had led NetEnt’s finance and auditing since September 2018, following the promotion of former CFO incumbent Therese Hillman as corporate Chief Executive Officer. NetEnt’s new CFO has more than 30 years of …

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NetEnt AB confirms job cuts at Stockholm home office

SBC News NetEnt AB confirms job cuts at Stockholm home office

The governance of industry games developer NetEnt AB has confirmed that it has undertaken its first organizational streamline, which has resulted in job-losses of 55 positions within its Stockholm headquarters.    The Stockholm-listed enterprise released a statement, outlining that it has taken action to ‘optimise its operations’ with a viewing of enhancing its game production output. The restructuring of NetEnt’s …

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NetEnt tests affiliate marketing capabilities

SBC News NetEnt tests affiliate marketing capabilities

Stockholm-listed industry games developer NetEnt AB has announced the beta-launch of its new affiliate business. Updating the market, the games developer will launch an open ‘games section’ on its www.netent.com website, allowing visitors to free-play on all of its active games portfolio. The games section will allow NetEnt partners such as LeoVegas, Casumo, Cashmio and ComeOn to promote real-money incentives and …

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New vision… NetEnt AB promotes Therese Hillman to Group CEO

SBC News New vision... NetEnt AB promotes Therese Hillman to Group CEO

The governance of Stockholm-listed industry games developer NetEnt AB, has this morning confirmed the promotion of Therese Hillman as new Group Chief Executive Officer. Since March 2018, Hillman has served as ‘acting CEO’ of NetEnt’s group enterprise, following the departure of former incumbent Per Eriksson. A leadership executive in sports, media and finance, Hillman has formerly served NetEnt AB as …

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Per Eriksson departs NetEnt AB leadership with immediate effect

SBC News Per Eriksson departs NetEnt AB leadership with immediate effect

Stockholm-listed industry games developer NetEnt AB, has disclosed that Chief Executive Per Eriksson has departed the company with immediate effect. This morning the NetEnt board released the following statement: “NetEnt has decided that Per Eriksson is to step down as president and CEO with immediate effect. The recruitment process will be initiated immediately, and a new CEO will be presented …

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