Therese Hillman has been named group chief executive officer at NetEnt, Stockholm, Sweden-based suppliers of digitally distributed gaming systems. Hillman served as NetEnt’s chief financial officer since January 2017 and acting chief executive officer since March 2018.
A 10-year veteran of the e-commerce industry, Hillman previously was chief executive officer at Gymgrossisten, a subsidiary of Qliro Group. She also was a member of the board at Unibet. She holds a master of science degree in accounting and finance from the Stockholm School of Economics.
NetEnt Chairman of the Board Fredrik Erbing said, ”We are pleased to appoint Therese Hillman as new Group CEO. Therese has a clear business focus and is an appreciated leader with great energy. NetEnt is pioneering the online gaming industry and is taking the next step to be at the forefront of business focus and innovation. With Therese’s abilities, we get the right person to lead the company in the next growth phase.”
Hillman commented, ”It is with great enthusiasm, but also humility, that I am taking on the role as Group CEO of NetEnt. I look forward to drive the development of the industry together with our customers and employees and to deliver the best player experiences. This is how we can continue to create value for our customers, shareholders, players and employees.”
