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Ilkka Paananen
CEO & co-founder of Supercell
Ilkka Paananen is a prominent Finnish entrepreneur, best known as the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, a mobile game development company based in Helsinki. Under his leadership since February 2011, Supercell has become renowned for its successful titles such as Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. The company's unique organizational structure emphasizes small, independent teams called "cells," which fosters creativity and innovation in game development.
Professional Background
- Current Position:
- CEO & Co-founder of Supercell (February 2011 - Present)
- Previous Roles:
- Coach at Aalto Venture Garage (June 2010 - Present)
- President at Digital Chocolate (January 2010 - June 2010)
- President of Studios at Digital Chocolate (December 2006 - December 2009)
- Managing Director of Europe at Digital Chocolate (July 2004 - December 2006)
- CEO & Co-founder of Sumea (June 2000 - June 2004)
In addition to his role at Supercell, Paananen serves on the boards of several organizations, including LEGO and Zwift, and is a co-founder of the We Foundation and Illusian, reflecting his commitment to both business and social initiatives.123
Highlights
May 29 · Reuters
Supercell eyes new gamer groups in battle for consumers' free time - Reuters
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Helsinki Area, Finland
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