Observed Signal · Nov 9, 2026 · Hiring · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Stillfront appoints Adam Schaub as Group COO
Stillfront Group, a Swedish gaming company, has appointed Adam Schaub as its new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO). Based at the company's Stockholm office, Schaub will join the Group Executive Management team and report directly to new CEO Marcus Jacobs. Schaub's background includes senior roles at King, Electronic Arts, and Mythical Games, as well as co-founding game studios. He expressed excitement about joining Stillfront, while CEO Jacobs highlighted Schaub's creative and operational experience as a strong fit for the company's growth plans. This appointment is part of Stillfront's leadership changes following the recent CEO transition.
The appointment of a COO at Stillfront is a notable but not industry-shifting event, relevant to the gaming and adtech ecosystem but with limited direct impact on the broader AdTech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Stillfront Group has appointed Adam Schaub as group COO.
- Schaub will be based in Stockholm and report to CEO Marcus Jacobs.
- Schaub previously held senior roles at King, Electronic Arts, and Mythical Games.
- Schaub co-founded two game studios, including Cult of the North.
- The appointment is part of Stillfront's leadership changes after new CEO appointment.
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Stillfront appoints Marcus Jacobs as CEO
Stillfront Group, a Swedish gaming firm behind titles like Albion Online and BitLife, has appointed Marcus Jacobs as its new President and Group CEO, effective November 1, 2026. Jacobs brings over 25 years of games industry experience, including roles as director of monetisation at Electronic Arts, seven years on King's Candy Crush executive team, and chief commercial officer at Embark Studios. He also served on Stillfront's Board of Directors from 2022 to 2026. Jacobs will succeed Alexis Bonte, who remains in the role until the handover. The announcement accompanied Stillfront's Q3 2026 results, which showed net revenue of SEK 1,291 million (~$130 million), down 1% year-on-year, and adjusted EBITDAC of SEK 366 million (~$36.8 million), a 16% decline. Bonte attributed the dip to deprioritized catalogue games, while key franchises like Big, Empire, and Board grew organically for the fifth consecutive quarter.
Stillfront appoints Marcus Jacobs as new President and Group CEO
Stillfront Group AB has appointed Marcus Jacobs as its new President and Group CEO, effective November 1, 2026. Jacobs succeeds Alexis Bonte, who will continue to lead the company until the transition date. Jacobs brings over 25 years of gaming industry experience, including previous executive roles at King, Electronic Arts, and Embark Studios, as well as serving on Stillfront's Board of Directors from 2022 to 2026.
Stillfront Seeks New CEO After Alexis Bonte Steps Aside
Alexis Bonte is stepping down as CEO of Stillfront but will remain in the role until a successor is appointed. Stillfront, a roll-up group that owns studios including Goodgame, Supremacy, Jawaker, BitLife, Albion and Sandbox Interactive, has recently completed a strategic restructure and sold its narrative game portfolio. The company held an extraordinary general meeting in March that replaced three board members. Bonte joined Stillfront in 2017 (via the acquisition of eRepublik Labs, the studio he co‑founded), served as group COO and was appointed CEO in October 2024, leading the strategic review and restructuring. Lars‑Johan Jarnheimer, Stillfront’s chair, thanked Bonte for his contribution and said Bonte will support a smooth transition.
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