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Martin Carlesund — Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Martin Carlesund

Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) · Evolution Gaming
Malta updated 2026-04-10

Profile

Under Martin Carlesund, Evolution Gaming grew from live casino into a multi-product gambling and betting group. He has led the company from Malta since 2016, during which NetEnt, Big Time Gaming, and Nolimit City joined Evolution. In 2024, the group reported a record 2.21 billion EUR in revenue and 1.24 billion EUR in profit. Carlesund has also faced strikes, cyberattacks, and a licence review in the UK.

Work history

Group CEO
Evolution Gaming
11.2016 – present
CEO (Evolution Malta)
Evolution Gaming
06.2015 – 10.2016
CEO
HighLight Media Group Ltd
11.2009 – 10.2016
Chairman of the Board
Huskvarna Stadshotell
05.2008 – 07.2012
CEO, President
Eniro Finland Oy
2008 – 11.2009
CEO, President
Eniro AB
03.2007 – 11.2009
CEO, President
3L System AB (publ)
2000 – 2006
Group Management, CIO
The Nilorn Group AB (publ)
1999 – 2000
Country Manager The Netherlands
Microlan AB
1997 – 1999

Verticals

BettingGambling

Catalogue role

C-level

A profile in the affpapa.org expert directory. Section: Industry experts. The Russian version of this profile: /neexperts/martin-carlesund.

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