Danske Spil appoints Karsten Fogh Holanng as CEO of licensed games
Current CIO of Danske Spil will lead the state-owned online operator’s online games and sports betting portfolio
Denmark’s Danske Spil has promoted Karsten Fogh Holanng to CEO of ‘Licens Spil’ (licensed games), the company’s sportsbook and online gambling unit.
Fogh Holanng, who is has served as chief information officer (CIO) at the state-owned operator since 2016, will take over the reins as CEO of the Licens Spil division from February 2022.
He will replace Niels Erik Folmann who will leave the business after nine years in the top position to join Danish amusement park operator Tivoli.
Before joining Danske Spil, Fogh Holanng was chief technology officer and corporate vice president of NNIT from 2008 to 2016.
Prior to this, from 2003 to 2008, he worked as research director for Nordic and Benelux at market intelligence firm IDC.
Holanng will lead Danske Spil’s online gambling portfolio in his upcoming role, which includes its Oddset, tips, casino, bingo and poker verticals.
Nikolas Lyhne-Knudsen, CEO of Danske Spil, said: “Karsten has in-depth knowledge of the business and our partners, and he has delivered great results as IT director at Danske Spil.
“Now I am pleased that we can draw even more on Karsten’s extensive commercial and managerial experience in the role of director of Danske Licens Spil,” Knudsen added.
Fogh Holanng said: “I am proud to be entrusted with the task, and I look forward to taking responsibility for the further development of brands and products such as Oddset, tips and casino, which is part of everyday life for many Danes.”
Lyhne-Knudsen thanked Erik Folmann for his efforts in Danske Spil.
“Niels, together with his entire strong team, has, among other things, succeeded in maintaining our market leader position and balancing our approach to responsibility with strong, financial results.”