NODWIN GAMING HAS announced the appointment of Teemu Koski as Chief Executive Officer of NODWIN Gaming MENA, effective 1 July 2026.
Reporting to Merlin Wiedeking, CEO, NODWIN Gaming International, Teemu will lead the company’s strategy, operations, business development and market expansion across the Middle East and North Africa.
Teemu joined NODWIN Gaming in August 2025 as Chief Business Officer, MENA, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s commercial footprint across the region. He led strategic partnerships, commercial growth initiatives and the development of NODWIN’s data business across MENA, working closely with publishers, media rights holders, technology partners and commercial stakeholders to unlock new revenue opportunities, a media release said.
In his new role, Teemu will continue to oversee NODWIN Gaming’s global data monetization business alongside leading its MENA operations. Working closely with publishers, tournament operators, brand partners and technology providers, he will continue to strengthen the commercial value of esports data rights across NODWIN’s growing international ecosystem.
Prior to joining NODWIN Gaming, Teemu spent over 15 years at Elisa Corporation, where he founded and led Elisa Esports, building one of the most respected esports businesses in Europe while helping establish sustainable commercial models for the industry.
