ANSTROM TAKES OVER AS CEO AT 24HPOKER

29 June 2007

Former Mobito boss has wide management experience

24hPoker Holding AB’s Board of Directors has appointed Peter Åström (41) the new President and CEO of the company with effect from 1 August 2007. The company’s current President and CEO, Per Hildebrand, will remain a member of the Board and advisor to the company.

Åström was formerly CEO of the gaming company Mobito Ltd. He has thorough experience of the media industry and has worked within the Bonnier and Schibsted Groups, and also as CEO of Hierta Venture AB. He holds a B.Sc. in business administration and finance.

”To become CEO of 24hPoker is an inspiring task and my focus will of course be on making the company profitable. 24hPoker has a strong foundation and great potential and I see opportunities for growth in existing as well as new markets,” Åström said.

Outgoing CEO Per Hildebrand founded 24hPoker in 2000 together with three business partners. His wide experience in poker and the operation of a large international network in the gaming industry will be retained on the Board.

”It feels good to hand over to Peter and I believe that his experience from media companies and fast growing IT companies will prove to be very useful in the gaming industry. I care a lot about 24hPoker and the continued positive development of the company. With my experience of the gaming business I will be able to assist the company in a positive way going forward,” said Hildebrand.

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