Henrik Tjärnström new CEO of Unibet Group plc

Henrik Tjärnström new CEO of Unibet Group plc

Henrik Tjärnström has been appointed as the new CEO of Unibet Group plc
with effect from 20 July 2010. This follows the notification to the
Board by the current CEO Petter Nylander of his resignation. Mr.
Nylander however will continue, in agreement with the Board, to support
the company in an advisory role in respect of certain specific projects.

“After five years with Unibet Petter has decided to return to Stockholm.
During Petter's leadership, the company has increased the number of
customers fourfold, tripled the turnover and doubled the profit after
tax. This has been five good years", says the chairman and Unibet
founder Anders Ström.

“We are extremely pleased that Petter Nylander will continue to be
available to the company. Petter's experience in the industry and his
network is very valuable and I look forward to continue working closely
with him”.

Henrik Tjärnström has been Unibet's CFO and deputy CEO since 1 April
2008 and before taking this executive role, he was a member of the board
of directors of Unibet from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that Mr.Tjärnström
spent eight years working for Skanska including three years in London.

“The Board is very pleased that we have been able to recruit a CEO from
within the company. Henrik has unique experience of Unibet and the
industry and we are convinced that he is the right person for this
position”, comments Anders Ström.

 “Henrik is already deeply involved in the development and execution of
the company's strategy in his current position as deputy CEO. Given
that, it feels natural that he takes the role as CEO to pursue these
issues operationally”, says Anders Ström.

“The market and the industry is now entering a new phase and I believe
that Unibet has strong potential to build on its position in the future.
In particular our restructuring to develop separate B2B and B2C
businesses gives us a clearer focus and more opportunities for
co-operation with other companies in the industry, "says Henrik
Tjärnström.

Graham Stretch will assume the role of acting Chief Financial Officer.
He has served as Head of Accounting & Control for Unibet for almost
three years and is currently responsible for the group's financial
reporting and tax functions.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information:

Anders Ström, chairman Unibet  +44 7798 624 840

Henrik Tjärnström, new CEO Unibet  +44 7515 975 629