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Adverty enters next phase of growth and global expansion by focusing founder Niklas Bakos on product strategy and promoting Tobias Knutsson to CEO
Adverty AB (publ) announces the promotion of Tobias Knutsson to CEO, alongside the appointment of Thorbjörn Warin as Chief Supply Officer, with founder Niklas Bakos to focus on product strategy and development, as the leading in-game advertising specialist enters its next phase of growth and global expansion.
Adverty, the leading in-game platform for advertisers, agencies and game developers, prepares for the next phase of growth in the commercialization of its seamless in-game brand advertising platform, by expanding the management team to accelerate developments within product and sales.
Tobias Knutsson, currently Chief Commercial Officer, brings years of leadership, strategic sales and extensive business development experience to the role as CEO of Adverty. Previously Chief Commercial Officer at DanAds, and CEO at Strossle, where he was responsible for revenue optimisation at the fast-growing media tech company, he comments: “Adverty is taking the next step in its journey towards unlocking previously unreachable audiences and comprehensive monetization streams. I am beyond excited and can’t wait for this next stage on our journey and taking the reins as CEO.”
Adverty’s founder Niklas Bakos will now be able to focus on key areas within product strategy and development, as the company readies itself for further acceleration and expansion globally. He says: “We are at an exciting junction both industry and company wise and as a leader within the in-game advertising space we continue to push our boundaries to make sure what we build today is what the industry needs both now and tomorrow. My emphasized focus will allow me as a product-centric founder to fully work on short to long term product related strategies and developments – not only the soul of the company, but fundamental to our future success.
“We have been very impressed by Tobias’ qualities, leadership skills and his contribution to the management of the company, beyond his role in sales”, says Joachim Roos, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “This change of responsibilities is a great opportunity to avoid any disruption to the current business, while setting the scene for further growth, and for the company to mature.”
To accelerate further growth of its games portfolio, Adverty is hiring Thorbjörn Warin as Chief Supply Officer. Based in Finland, Warin was previously VP of Publishing EMEA at US based adtech company AdColony, where he worked closely with game publishers in the region. With over 15 years of experience from senior roles within the mobile industry, Warin is a mentor with the first European game development accelerator and advisor to one of India’s leading mobile F2P game developers, Cympl. He served as CMO of Helsinki-based game developer Grand Cru, and, prior to that, as Head of Marketing at Berlin-based game studio, Wooga. Warin will oversee growth on the supply side, by engaging more game developers to become part of Adverty’s seamless in-game advertising portfolio, and lead a diverse team of business developers across Adverty’s offices in London, Madrid and St Petersburg.
Warin comments: “I am excited to bring Adverty’s unique, seamless and unobtrusive ad offering to more game developers across the globe and help both smaller and larger publishers maximize their ad monetisation. Gaming is slowly becoming the next big thing for brands – Verizon is set to create a virtual Super Bowl stadium in Fortnite this year – and game developers have used traditional ad solutions for years already. Now we just need to connect the dots and introduce them to the new way of monetizing through brand advertising.”
Adverty is also expanding the team further with the hire of Olga Kazanski, based out of Russia, who will join Warin’s team as Director of Business Development. A strategic-minded specialist in gaming, she joins from ad tech company Mintegral, where she focused on publisher business development.
The news follows Adverty’s recent multi-patent grants in the US and partnership announcements with InMobi and Verizon Media, which enables the media giant’s wide range of partners and advertisers access to Adverty’s in-game ad solutions, in order to reach wider audiences within gaming.
Adverty is currently in the process of strengthening its demand-side team with a replacement to the Chief Commercial Officer position.
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Alina Lambe Chief People and Operations Officer Parimatch
Parimatch drives global expansion at SIGMA Rome 2025
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Parimatch, the global entertainment and betting company, and official partner of Manchester United, UFC, and Leeds United, is joining SIGMA Rome 2025, as its ramps up global expansion and hiring plans.
Guests will step into the iconic vibe of NYC Times Square that Parimatch will bring to Rome. A specially designed space with giant screens, live action, and music will fully immerse guests in non-stop live broadcasts and engaging activities.
For partners and guests, the event offers vibrant networking and a real chance to discuss business and explore partnerships on the spot with top experts from Parimatch
The presence of Parimatch’s Talents Team is also about effective hiring and giving candidates a unique chance to face the brand and step into its culture.
“Events like SIGMA prove that the best connections aren’t made in meeting rooms, but on the ground, with people who share our drive. We are not just chasing new deals — we are hunting for new talent. Our hiring team is raising the bar, going all in on expansion and targeting key strategic roles like Business Development Manager (Payments & Market Entry) — and other A-level players ready to shape the next chapter of Parimatch.” – Alina Lambe, Chief People and Operations Officer, Parimatch.
“We’re attending SiGMA to connect directly with affiliates, partners, and the full Parimatch team. It’s a great opportunity to turn online relationships into real conversations, discuss scaling partnerships, explore custom growth opportunities, and share strategic insights. Visitors will have a chance to meet our key players in 1-on-1 sessions and gain valuable market insights that I’ll be presenting on the main stage. Every moment at SiGMA is designed to engage, inspire, and highlight the scale and vision of our brand.” – MaximMakovetskyi, Head of Affiliates, Parimatch Affiliates.
What is more:
- Parimatch Affiliates – Let’s talk partnership
- Talents – Join the team. We Hire You Win.
- Marketing – Collaborations, promo campaigns, and interviews
- Payments – Solutions and partnership opportunities
- Brand/PR – Co-create media activations and stories
Join the power of Parimatch. Come and experience our bold vision at SIGMA Rome 2025, November 4–6, Booth 5028-1.
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BC.GAME CIS
BC.GAME CIS Appoints KRASAVA as Brand Ambassador
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BC.GAME CIS announced that Evgeniy Savin—widely known as KRASAVA—has joined the company as Brand Ambassador for the CIS region. A former professional forward turned creator, club founder, and storyteller, KRASAVA will help BC.GAME CIS connect football culture with fans through creator-led content and community-first engagement.
“KRASAVA brings a rare mix of credibility on the pitch and authenticity behind the camera,” said a BC.GAME CIS spokesperson. “His voice resonates with fans because it’s real—direct, human, and driven by the game itself. That aligns with our ethos of transparent, community-led entertainment. Stay Untamed.”
After his playing career, KRASAVA built one of the most recognized football creator platforms in the Russian-speaking world, transforming match moments and player journeys into stories that travel far beyond any single league. As the founder of KRASAVA FC and a champion of youth development through academy projects, he uses football as both a language and a bridge—connecting players, fans, and communities.
In his new role with BC.GAME CIS, KRASAVA will lead creator-driven initiatives that bring supporters closer to the action—ranging from matchday perspectives and post-game reflections to live activations and community features that move naturally between online and in-person experiences. The focus is simple: make every touchpoint more vivid, more personal, and more memorable.
“This partnership is about telling football the way fans actually experience it,” said KRASAVA. “We’ll build projects that feel honest and close to the game—stories, access, and conversations that put the community first.”
BC.GAME CIS and KRASAVA will coordinate a shared content calendar around key fixtures and football storylines, delivering multilingual formats designed for shareability across platforms. The collaboration prioritizes substance over slogans, with an emphasis on fair, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable entertainment.
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Compliance Updates
Million Games Secures Swedish Licence Ahead of ICE Barcelona 2026
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Million Games has been officially approved by the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) for a licence to provide commercial online games in Sweden. The milestone marks a major step in the company’s strategic expansion into regulated markets — perfectly timed ahead of Million Games’ appearance at ICE Barcelona 2026.
“This achievement represents more than compliance — it’s a milestone that defines our direction as a company,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Million Games. “Sweden is our home market, and obtaining this licence reinforces our commitment to quality, responsibility and innovation. The timing couldn’t be better as we prepare to showcase our growing portfolio at ICE in Barcelona.”
A licence that opens doors
With the Swedish licence now secured, Million Games is ready to begin the next phase — certifying individual game titles and forming partnerships with Swedish operators and aggregators. The company’s expanding portfolio includes feature-rich video slots, table games, multiplayer formats and instant-win experiences developed in-house and through its Million Stars partner programme.
Million Games will continue aligning its products and internal processes with the highest regulatory standards, ensuring full compliance with Spelinspektionen’s technical requirements and player protection framework.
ICE Barcelona 2026 – a showcase of innovation
As one of the industry’s largest global exhibitions, ICE Barcelona 2026 offers the perfect platform for Million Games to present its vision for regulated market growth. Visitors will find the team at Stand 2C72, where upcoming game releases, partner collaborations and future roadmap highlights will be unveiled.
“Gaining the Swedish licence before ICE is the ideal timing,” Nimstad adds. “It allows us to meet potential partners face-to-face, demonstrate our compliance-ready portfolio, and strengthen Million Games’ position as a trusted, creative studio in regulated markets.”
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