Viaplay Group Appoints Johan Johansson As Evp, Group CFO and Co CEO of Swedish Operations

Mar 22, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Viaplay Group

Johan Johansson

StockholmMedia And Entertainment

Description

Viaplay Group announces the appointment of Johan Johansson as Executive Vice President, Group Chief Financial Officer and co-CEO of the Group's Swedish operations. Christian Albeck additionally takes on the role of co-CEO of the Swedish operations. Enrique Patrickson, EVP, Group CFO and Head of Strategy and M&A, will leave the Group during a transition period.

Company Information

Company

Viaplay Group

Location

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

About

Viaplay Group AB (publ) is the international entertainment provider. Our Viaplay streaming service is available direct-to-consumer in every Nordic and Baltic country, Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Canada. Every day, millions of customers enjoy our unique entertainment offering, including acclaimed Viaplay Series, Films and more, and an unrivalled line-up of premium live sports. In addition, our innovative Viaplay Select branded content concept makes Viaplay’s compelling storytelling available to partners around the world. From streaming to TV channels, radio stations and production companies, our purpose is to tell stories, touch lives and expand worlds. Viaplay Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (‘VPLAY B’).

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