Global game company Nexon (CEO Lee Jung-heon) announced on the 20th that, following a resolution by its board of directors, Patrick Söderlund has been appointed as Executive Chairman of the Company, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
Nexon Names Embark Studios Founder Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman
by Inven Global
Executive Chairman Patrick Söderlund is a veteran of the gaming industry with more than 20 years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of Embark Studios, the developer behind the globally successful title ARC Raiders. Prior to founding Embark Studios, Söderlund served as EVP of Worldwide Studios at Electronic Arts (EA). Before that, he was CEO of Digital Illusions CE (DICE). Until DICE was acquired by EA in 2006, the studio developed numerous successful game franchises, including Battlefield and Mirror’s Edge.
Having joined Nexon’s board of directors in 2018, Söderlund, in his new role as Executive Chairman, is expected to oversee a broad range of areas, including Nexon’s long-term strategy, creative direction, and global game development approach. He will work closely with CEO Lee Jung-heon and Nexon’s executive leadership to drive the company’s future growth. Within this structure, CEO Lee Jung-heon will be responsible for executing the strategic direction established by Chairman Söderlund.
Patrick Söderlund will also continue to serve as CEO of Embark Studios.
“Nexon possesses all the assets necessary for explosive growth,” said Patrick Söderlund. “These include exceptional talent, iconic franchises, a deeply engaged player community, and industry-leading live service capabilities.” He further emphasized, “CEO Lee Jung-heon and I share a strong alignment on the company’s development, and we are fully prepared to begin our work immediately.”
Lee Jung-heon, CEO of Nexon, stated, “Chairman Patrick Söderlund and I are completely united in our goal of driving innovation at Nexon. Chairman Söderlund is a proven leader who has established development studios, assembled world-class talent, and delivered global hit titles. His capabilities and experience are precisely what Nexon needs at this time.”
Meanwhile, CEO Lee Jung-heon and Chairman Patrick Söderlund are scheduled to share more detailed information regarding Nexon’s strategic priorities at the upcoming Capital Market Briefing (CMB), which will be held on March 31.
This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.
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