Observed Signal · Jul 16, 2026 · Hiring · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Nodwin Gaming names Teemu Koski CEO for MENA
Nodwin Gaming has appointed Teemu Koski as CEO of its Middle East & North Africa (MENA) division. Koski, who joined Nodwin in August 2025 as chief business officer for MENA, will lead strategy, operations, business development and regional expansion while continuing to oversee Nodwin's global data monetisation business. He will report to Nodwin Gaming International CEO Merlin Wiedeking. The company said the appointment supports its international expansion across high-growth emerging markets and aims to strengthen commercial value of esports data rights with publishers, tournament operators and brand partners.
Executive appointment supporting regional expansion and the company's global data monetisation efforts in esports, which can influence commercial partnerships and ad inventory in the MENA gaming market.
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- Nodwin Gaming appointed Teemu Koski as CEO of its MENA division.
- Teemu Koski will continue overseeing Nodwin's global data monetisation business.
- Koski joined Nodwin Gaming in August 2025 as chief business officer for MENA.
- Koski will report to Merlin Wiedeking, CEO of Nodwin Gaming International.
- Before joining Nodwin, Koski spent more than 15 years at Elisa Corporation, where he founded and led Elisa Esports.
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