COPENHAGEN: 5th Planet Games A/S has appointed Caspar Rose as new CEO, a news release said.
In order to strengthen 5th Planet Games external communication and to provide new managerial momentum, it has been decided to appoint Chairman of the Board, Caspar Rose as new CEO of 5th Planet Games, as of 1st February 2021.
Caspar’s task will be to bring 5th Planet Games to a new level by utilizing the exciting IP contracts that 5th Planet Games has entered into. His focus will be on execution of existing games and developing future strong IP contracts.
According to Caspar Rose: “I see a very strong potential in 5th Planet Games. I will focus on increasing shareholder value and will look for new opportunities in the market, I am excited about my appointment as CEO, and I intend to make external communication a top priority. I have been a member of the Board of Directors for several years, and therefore I know the company well. I am looking forward to my new role, where I will be responsible for the daily business operations of the company”.
Caspar has a masters degree in law and a masters degree in finance and accounting. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Finance and is a fully qualified Danish lawyer. In addition, Caspar has substantial experience from the private sector, having worked for Dansk Industri and Danske Bank as chief analyst.
Henrik Nielsen will continue as Chairman of the Board for the time being.
In addition, the company intends to look for new competent board members that can add value to the company’s future interesting journey.
Following appointment as CEO Caspar Rose are granted 1,722,167 warrants. The warrants have been granted on basis of the average closing price over the latest 10 days (1,18 NOK) with a discount on 25%.
5th Planet Games is a mobile games developer and publisher located in Copenhagen and Berlin. The company cooperates with well-known brands such as the Adventures of Tintin, LEGO® and premium sports brands such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Nyjah Huston and our own IP Hugo. The company is also proud to be involved in developing games based on the world of the Viking TV series. www.5thplanetgames.com
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