Is Rovio getting a new CEO?
Is Rovio getting a new CEO?
Alexandre Pelletier-Normand appointed as the new CEO of Rovio Entertainment Corporation. The Board of Directors of Rovio Entertainment Corporation has appointed Alexandre Pelletier-Normand (born 1980), B.Sc. (Computer Science) as the company’s CEO as of January 1, 2021.
Who is the owner of Rovio Entertainment?
Rovio Entertainment
| Founders | Niklas Hed Jarno Väkeväinen Kim Dikert |
| Headquarters | Espoo , Finland |
| Number of locations | 5 studios (2020) |
| Key people | Alexandre Pelletier-Normand (CEO) René Lindell (CFO) Ville Heijari (CMO) |
| Products | Angry Birds series |
Does EA own Angry Birds?
According to Reuters, Electronic Arts just bought Angry Birds publishers Chillingo for $20 million in cash.
Who owns the Angry Birds franchise?
Rovio Entertainment
Angry Birds is a Finnish action-based media franchise created by the Finnish company Rovio Entertainment.
Who is the executive vice president of Rovio?
On 14 November 2018, Rovio announced that it appointed the former Gameloft executive Alexandre Pelletier-Normand as executive vice president of its game business unit. He started his role on January 2, 2019.
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When did Rovio change their name to Rovio Entertainment?
In July 2011, the company changed its name to Rovio Entertainment. In June 2011, the company hired David Maisel to lead their Angry Birds movie production. By October 2011, Rovio purchased Kombo, a Helsinki-based animation company.
When did Rovio Entertainment close its London studio?
In October 2017, Rovio shares were sold at NASDAQ Helsinki and the company was valued at $1 billion. On 2 March 2018, Rovio announced the closure of its London studio after disappointing results.