“I’m very excited to dedicate more time to scale our business as CCO and lend more support to the already great work our commercial team has delivered in the last 18 months,” Eskola said. she could have found one of those kindred spirits she was looking for. The supplier explained that by splitting the management functions from the commercial activities, the pair would be able to focus on multiple business areas, ensuring Relax could continue its recent growth. He will focus on bringing the business to new markets and striking strategic partnerships in the role. Kindred Group announced on 2 July 2021 that it had entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 66.6 per cent of the outstanding shares in Relax Gaming. Kindred has been invested in Relax Gaming since 2013 and the transaction will allow Kindred to acquire the remaining 66.6 per cent of the outstanding shares. It’s great to be a part of such a promising future.”Įskola added: “Tommi is a highly respected individual in the industry and I look forward to working with him to realise the untapped commercial potential for Relax Gaming and unlock further growth as our product offering and reputation grows.”įollowing Maijala’s appointment, Eskola, who served as CEO for the past 18 months, moves aside to take charge of the business’ commercial strategy. “Relax Gaming has been on a fantastic journey since 2010, growing significantly in the last two years in terms of product, offices, talent and market visibility. Kindred Group completes the acquisition of Relax Gaming Fri, 01 Oct, 2021 13:30 CET Kindred Group has on 1 October 2021 completed the previously announced acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares in Relax Gaming, a leading and rapidly growing B2B iGaming supplier. The acquisition accelerates Kindred’s strategy to increase its focus on product and customer experience by strengthening Kindred’s product control and product differentiation capabilities. “Having followed Relax Gaming from day one, I am extremely honoured to join the team and continue to take the company to new heights alongside Daniel,” Maijala said. Kindred has been invested in Relax Gaming since 2013 and was prior to the transaction the largest owner with 33.4 per cent of the outstanding shares. He joined the operator in 2015, after it acquired his previous business iGame Group, where he held a number of roles from 2008, rising to lead the business as CEO. Maijala (pictured) most recently served as chief commercial officer for Kindred’s Malta business, overseeing its operations in Australia, France and the UK. IGaming content developer and aggregation platform provider Relax Gaming has named former Kindred Group executive Tommi Maijala as its new chief executive, with his predecessor Daniel Eskola shifting to a new role as chief commercial officer.
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