Board of directors, executive management and auditors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
According to MAG Interactive’s articles of association, the board of directors shall consist of five to ten members appointed by the general meeting, without deputy members. MAG Interactive’s board of directors currently consists of six members appointed by the general meeting for the period until the end of the annual general meeting to be held in 2018 for the financial year 2017/20181).
The Company’s financial year is between 1 September and 31 August.
Walter Masalin
Daniel Hasselberg
Kaj Nygren
Johan Persson
Teemu Huuhtanen
Michael Hjorth
WALTER MASALIN
Walter Masalin is the chairman of the board of directors of MAG Interactive since 2014.
Walter Masalin is also the chairman of the board of directors of Evarasto Solutions Oy, a member of the board of directors of Biowink GmbH and Lifesum AB, as well as a partner at Nokia Growth Partners.
In the past five years, Walter Masalin has been, but is no longer, a member of the board of directors of Cronvall Oy and Cron-Tek Oy.
Walter Masalin holds a M.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Helsinki University of Technology and a M.Sc. in Economics from University of Helsinki, and he has also studied Economics and Psychology at Harvard University.
Walter Masalin does not hold any shares in the Company.
Walter is independent to large shareholders and to the company and the executive management.
DANIEL HASSELBERG
Daniel Hasselberg is a member of the board of directors of MAG Interactive since 2014 and the CEO of MAG Interactive since 2013. Daniel Hasselberg was also the chairman of the board of directors of MAG Interactive between the years 2010 and 2013.
Daniel holds 3 034 966 shares in the company, corresponding to 11.5 percent of the total number of shares.
Daniel is neither independent to the large shareholders or to the company and the executive management team.
KAJ NYGREN
Kaj Nygren is a member of the board of directors of MAG Interactive since 2010 and the Chief Technology Officer of MAG Interactive since 2010.
Kaj holds 3 020 439 shares in the company, corresponding to 11.5 percent of the total number of shares.
Kaj is neither independent to the large shareholders or to the company and the executive management team.
JOHAN PERSSON
Johan Persson is a member of the board of directors of MAG Interactive since 2010 and the Chief Product Officer of MAG Interactive since 2010.
Johan holds 1 389 560 shares in the company, corresponding to 5.3 percent of the total number of shares.
Johan is independent to large shareholders but not to the company and the executive management.
TEEMU HUUHTANEN
Teemu Huuhtanen is a member of the board of directors of MAG Interactive since 2013.
Teemu Huuhtanen is also the CEO of Next Games Oyj, a member of the board of directors of Armada Interactive Oy, Pilke Helsinki Oy, Rabbit Films Oy, and Vaah Holdings Oy, as well as a deputy member of the board of directors of Dark May Oy and Helsinki GameWorks Oy.
In the past five years, Teemu Huuhtanen has been, but is no longer, Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions for Rovio Entertainment Oyj, as well as Executive Vice President Marketing and Business Development for Sulake Corporation Oy.
Teemu Huuhtanen holds a BBA from Preston University.
Teemu does not hold any shares in the company.
Teemu is independent to large shareholders and to the company and the executive management.
MICHAEL HJORTH
Michael Hjorth is a member of the board of directors of MAG Interactive since 2017.
Michael Hjorth is also chairman of the board of directors of Mäklarappen Sverige AB and Starbreeze AB, as well as a member of the board of directors of Ftrack AB, Indian Nation Aktiebolag, Starbreeze Production AB, Starbreeze Publishing AB, Starbreeze Studios AB, Starbreeze Ventures AB, and Starbreeze VR AB.
In the past five years, Michael Hjorth has been, but is no longer, the chairman of the board of directors of Starbreeze Production AB, Starbreeze Publishing AB, and Starbreeze Studios AB, the chairman and a member of the board of directors of Tre Vänner Film AB, a member of the board of directors of Sensori AB (publ), SF Studios Production AB, Starbreeze AB, and Tre Vänner Aktiebolag, as well as a deputy member of the board of directors of DigiStrat AB and Fifi Holding AB.
Michael Hjorth holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Bard College, New York, USA.
Michael Hjorth holds 75,000 shares in the Company through Indian Nation Aktiebolag, a company fully owned by Michael Hjorth. Michael is independent to large shareholders and to the company and the executive management.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Daniel Hasselberg Chief Executive Officer
Magnus Wiklander Chief Financial Officer
Kaj Nygren Chief Technology Officer
Johan Persson Chief Product Officer
David Amor Product Chief Business Development Officer
Patric Blixt Chief Marketing Officer
DANIEL HASSELBERG
Daniel Hasselberg is the Chief Executive Officer of MAG Interactive since 2013.
Daniel Hasselberg is also a member of the board of directors of MAG Games Limited, MAG Interactive, Mobile Access Group Sweden AB, FEO Media AB and NMO Invest AB.
In the past five years, Daniel Hasselberg has been, but is no longer, a deputy member of the board of directors of Gaming on the Tail AB.
Daniel Hasselberg holds a M.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Uppsala University.
Daniel Hasselberg holds 3 034 966 shares in the Company through the fully owned company NMO Invest AB.
MAGNUS WIKLANDER
Magnus Wiklander is the Chief Financial Officer of MAG Interactive since 2017.
Magnus Wiklander is also a deputy member of the board of directors of Widespace Holding AB. In the past five years, Magnus Wiklander has been, but is no longer, a member of the board of directors of M Wiklander AB, as well as Chief Financial Officer of Widespace AB.
Magnus Wiklander holds a M.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Chalmers Institute of Technology, as well as a M.Sc. in Advanced Communication and Signal Processing from Imperial College.
Magnus Wiklander holds 163,175 warrants in the Company.
KAJ NYGREN
Kaj Nygren is the Chief Technology Officer of MAG Interactive since 2010.
Kaj Nygren is also a member of the board of directors of MAG Games Limited, MAG Interactive, Mobile Access Group Sweden AB, and Playful Days AB.
Kaj Nygren holds a M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH).
Kaj Nygren holds 3 020 439 shares in the Company through the fully owned subsidiary Playful Days AB.
JOHAN PERSSON
Johan Persson is Chief Product Officer of MAG Interactive since 2010.
Johan Persson is also the chairman of the board of directors of Gumbler AB, as well as a member of the board of directors of MAG Interactive and Johan Persson Holding AB.
Johan Persson has studied the master program of Computer Science at Uppsala University.
Johan Persson holds 1 369 560 shares in the Company.
DAVID AMOR
David Amor is Chief Business Development Officer of MAG Interactive and based in the UK since 2015.
David Amor is also a member of the board of directors of 126 Marine Parade (Brighton) Limited, Picnic Games Limited, Sabre Studios Limited, and Sentinel Studios Limited.
In the past five years, David Amor has been, but is no longer, a member of the board of directors of Delinquent Interactive Limited (now MAG Games Limited), Futurlab Meta Limited, Hall Get Involved Limited, Innocent Interactive Limited, Relentless Software Limited and Relentless Studios Limited.
David Amor has studied mathematics, business and computer studies at Haywards Heath Sixth Form College.
PATRIC BLIXT
Chief Marketing Officer of MAG Interactive since 2018.
Other assigments: Patric Blixt is also a member of the board of directors of Kitab Sawti AB, Påmind AB, In-Grid AB, Swedish Hasbeens AB and A Spawn Point AB.
Education: Patric Blixt holds a Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics from University of Uppsala.
AUDITORS
Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB, with the address Torsgatan 21, 113 97 Stockholm, is the auditor of the Company since the annual general meeting held on 11 December 2013. The authorised public accountant Niklas Renström, who is a member of FAR (professional institute for authorised public accountants) is the auditor-in-charge.