Asmodee continues to make waves in the board gaming industry, and even bigger ones are on the horizon as they appoint a new CEO: Thomas Koegler!
Originally joining Asmodee in 2015, Koegler worked his way through many roles in the company, and most recently held the COO title. Koeglerwill now replace Stéphane Carville on Embracer’s executive management team.
“Thomas’ appointment as CEO of Asmodee and as a member of Embracer’s Executive Management Team is a recognition of his successful journey within the industry and Asmodee. He is a unique leader who brings together Asmodee’s legacy, as a long-time member of the company’s Executive Committee, with a fresh generational imprint on its future direction. I am confident that Thomas will be the right leader to guide the company through its next phase with a strong focus on profitable growth,” Says co-founder and CEO of Embracer, Lars Wingefors.
A Board of Directors for Asmodee Group AB, the Swedish parent company and the future listed entity, has also been appointed and formed, consisting of:
• Lars Wingefors, Co-Founder and CEO of Embracer, Chair of the Board• Kicki Wallje-Lund, Chair of the Board of Embracer, Deputy Chair
• Stéphane Carville, Former CEO of Asmodee
• Marc Nunes, Founder and Former COO of Asmodee
• Jacob Jonmyren, Board Member of Embracer
• Linda Höljö, COO and CFO of Pophouse Entertainment Group
Whilst the main headquarters will remain in Paris.
So, be on the look out for changes big and small from Asmodee, as we see what Koegler might bring to the tabletop!
