President Karlsen of GAN Steps Down, scalar Nesset Takes Over
Welp, Let's Dish About the Shakeup in the Gambling Biz!
Gambling software provider GAN has got some news! They've got a new boss in their B2C division now that Anders Karlsen has called it quits and Endre Nesset stepped up.
Sayin' So Long to Karlsen and a Big Welcome to Nesset
Karlsen, a man who served as the big cheese in GAN's B2C division, gave up the gig effective August 26, 2022. While GAN didn't say why Karlsen hit the road, Dermot Smurfit, GAN's CEO, gushed about his contributions.
"Karlsen's leadership, expertise, and elbow grease have been instrumental in growing our sports offering," Smurfit said, acknowledging the man's key role in setting a strong foundation for Coolbet, a merger baby between GAN and Coolbet.
Smurfit also congratulated Nesset, GAN's former senior veep of Global Sports, for building an top-notch Sportsbook organization. Nesset's got experience in both B2C and B2B industry muckity-muck from online gaming in various markets across continents, and he's now set to take over the B2C division.
"Over the moon to tackle this sweet new gig," Nesset said, pumping up the B2C team and Coolbet's amazing platform, emphasizing its potential for growth.
Shoutouts to the Departin' Karlsen
Karlsen's been with Coolbet since its birth in 2015 and has been a crucial factor in its success. He left his mark as Coolbet's COO and helped nudge the biz into global expansion after GAN snapped up Coolbet in January last year.
Reflecting on his team's accomplishments, Karlsen hinted at a bright future for GAN, stating, "GAN's headed for the stars in the growing iGaming and online sports betting markets." He expressed faith in Nesset's ability to guide Coolbet into future success.
Oh, by the way, a few weeks ago, GAN dropped their second-quarter earnings report, showing a moderate growth from the year before but missing estimates on a couple of performance metrics.
That's the 411, folks! Stay tuned for more scoops from the wild world of gambling tech!
- GAN has announced the resignation of Anders Karlsen, who served as the CEO of their B2C division, effective August 26, 2022.
- Dermot Smurfit, GAN's CEO, recognized Karlsen's leadership and contributions to the growth of their sports offering, particularly in setting a strong foundation for Coolbet.
- Endre Nesset, GAN's former senior vice president of Global Sports, has taken over the B2C division. Nesset is known for his experience and success in building top-notch Sportsbook organizations.
- Nesset expressed excitement about his new role, emphasizing the potential for growth of the B2C team and Coolbet's platform.
- Karlsen, who was a crucial factor in Coolbet's success since its inception in 2015, left his mark on the company's global expansion.
- GAN recently released their second-quarter earnings report, showing a moderate growth from the previous year but falling short on some performance metrics.
