Ana Vrabic Verdir is appointed permanent CEO of Hacksaw Gaming

Hacksaw Gaming has officially appointed Ana Vrabic Verdir as its permanent CEO after several months in the role on an interim basis. The decision, effective immediately, comes after an international search process led by Chairman Patrick Svensk, where both internal and external profiles were evaluated to replace Christoffer Källberg, who was removed in April 2026 by the board of the publicly listed company on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

Succession Process and Leadership Evaluation at Hacksaw Gaming

Källberg's departure — who had guided Hacksaw Gaming's IPO in the summer of 2025 after joining from Carnegie Investment Bank — opened a transitional phase for the provider. The company turned to a specialized search firm to ensure a successor with experience in both Hacksaw Gaming's ecosystem and the international environment of B2B providers in iGaming. After several rounds of interviews and competency analysis, the board selected Vrabic Verdir based on her institutional knowledge and strategic vision.

Professional Profile of Ana Vrabic Verdir and Corporate Governance

Vrabic Verdir has been part of the board since 2024. A trained lawyer, her career includes a partnership as a specialist at Advokatfirman Carthiel AB, resulting from the integration of her previous firm Grey Advokatbyrå AB. Following her interim leadership role in April, she will now combine the executive role with her presence on the board until the next annual shareholders' meeting.

The executive will be supported by Mikael Rahm, CFO of the group since January 2026, and Marcus Cordes, Chief Operating Officer since 2018. Cordes’ mandate covers the daily management and operational optimization of the entire Hacksaw Gaming platform.

Recent Financial Results and Strategic Agreements

Hacksaw Gaming's financial report for the second quarter of 2026 shows revenues of €59.3 million, reflecting a 33% growth compared to the same period last year, adjusted for constant currency. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA rose by 31% to €48.4 million. Since the beginning of the year, the group’s shares gained 34% in the market.

In the commercial sphere, Hacksaw Gaming concluded supply agreements with notable operators such as Hollywoodbets, Betano, and the Swiss Pasino. Furthermore, billionaire Kenneth Dart has acquired 0.6% of the provider's shares.

Statements from the New CEO and the Board

Vrabic Verdir valued the company’s global potential, stating:

“Hacksaw operates in a large and growing market, and after these months, I believe we have only begun to uncover the true scope of our platform. I have closely observed the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of the organization; therein lies our strength. I look forward to continuing to execute our business strategy alongside the team and appreciate the confidence from the board,” stated Vrabic Verdir.

Patrick Svensk, Chairman of Hacksaw Gaming, noted:

“Ana has been close to Hacksaw for several years and, both from the board and in leading the group, has developed a deep understanding of the business and its evolution. Since April, she has led the company with clarity, and the board is convinced that she is the right person to consolidate this work,” Svensk remarked.

Impact for the Sector, Shareholders, and Direction Projection

The appointment strengthens the governance structure at a time of sustained growth and international expansion for Hacksaw Gaming. With the continuity of key profiles in management and a defined strategy, the firm aims to strengthen its positions against other solutions in the slots and instant games vertical. The recent financial results and the expansion of business alliances underscore the perceived appeal to the market and shareholders.

The case of Hacksaw Gaming illustrates the weight of internal experience in corporate succession processes within the iGaming sector, where understanding product dynamics and compliance is a differential factor compared to external candidates focused solely on financial management.