Relax Gaming Appoints Martin Stålros as New CEO
Relax Gaming has announced Martin Stålros as its new Chief Executive Officer. Stålros, who has been with the company for over a decade and has more than 15 years of industry experience, takes over from Simon Hammon, who has led Relax Gaming as CEO since 2022.
Leadership Transition at Relax Gaming
Martin Stålros steps into the CEO role with a long track record in business development and operational leadership, contributing to the company’s growth and value.
Simon Hammon, the outgoing CEO, will remain with the company until October 2024 to ensure a smooth transition and to continue supporting the company’s growth trajectory.
Under Hammon’s leadership, Relax Gaming has seen substantial development, solidifying its position in the iGaming sector.
Board Endorsements and Future Directions
Patrik Österåker, Chairman of the Board at Relax Gaming, expressed confidence in Stålros’s appointment. “I am delighted to see Martin Stålros stepping up to the CEO role at Relax Gaming. Martin has been involved with Relax from the very early days and has had a material impact on the success of the company. As the business and organisation continues to mature and grow, we feel that Martin has the ideal profile needed to support and guide us on our ambitious growth trajectory. Martin has full support from the Board to implement the strategy set out for Relax Gaming.
The Board and myself also wish to extend a heartful thank you to the outgoing CEO, Simon Hammon, who has been absolutely instrumental in building Relax to the position we are in today. We wish him all the best in life and in his new projects. Thank you, Simon.”
Simon Hammon also praised Martin Stålros as the natural choice for the CEO position. “Martin is the natural choice to take the reins at this pivotal junction following my decision to move on from Relax Gaming. Having proudly invested the past 5 years in Relax’s outstanding growth journey, it is safe to say that I wholeheartedly believe in and will always cherish the company and team within it.
As Relax moves into its next stage, Martin’s extensive understanding of the company’s DNA, offering, and team, along with his passionate yet pragmatic approach, will enable him to successfully steer Relax to achieve all the goals set. It has been a true honour serving as CEO of Relax gaming for 2 years, and I look forward to seeing what the future brings them,” said Hammon.
In his new role, Martin Stålros aims to build on the solid foundation laid by his predecessors. He expressed excitement about leading the company into new markets and embracing new opportunities while maintaining the company’s commitment to outstanding technology, exceptional service, strong relationships, and core values.
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