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Per Widerström

CEO at Evoke
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Who is this and what do they do

Per Widerström is the CEO and board member of UK-based bookmaker Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings).


He has over 17 years of experience in iGaming and digital entertainment. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at major online gaming firms and international organizations.

Basic information

Location
United Kingdom
Workplace
Еvoke
Job title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company website
https://www.evokeplc.com/

Experience

Evoke

10.2023 - present • Chief Executive Officer

Bilthouse GmbH

06.2023 - 10.2023 • Non Executive Board Member, on behalf of Nordic Capital

Casumo

07.2022 - 10.2023 • Chairman of the Board of Directors

Bokadirekt

04.2022 - 10.2023 • Chairman of the Board of Directors, on behalf of Sprints Capital

Nordic Capital

03.2022 - 10.2023 • Operating Chair & Industrial Advisor

Qred

02.2022 - 10.2023 • Chairman of the Board of Directors, on behalf of Nordic Capital

Sambla Group

02.2022 - 10.2023 • Chairman of the Board of Directors, on behalf of Nordic Capital

Turbotic

09.2020 - 10.2023 • Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Catena Media

05.2019 - 10.2023 • Non Executive Board Member

Nordnet Bank

11.2017 - 10.2023 • Non Executive Board Member & Chairman of the Technology Board Committee

Fortuna Entertainment Group

11.2014 - 03.2022 • Chairman of the Management Board & Group CEO

Gala Coral Group

11.2011 - 10.2014 • Managing Director & Chairman of the Board

Bwin.party Digital Entertainment

04.2011 - 11.2011 • Chief Integration Officer & Group Games Director

Bwin.party Digital Entertainment

02.2010 - 04.2011 • Chief Operating Officer

Expekt Ltd & Mangas Gaming Malta Ltd

04.2006 - 02.2010 • CEO & Director

Kyivstar GSM

05.2004 - 03.2006 • Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Telenor Mobile Sweden

04.2001 - 05.2004 • CEO

Wannago

04.2000 - 04.2001 • Vice President & Co-Founder

The Coca-Cola Company (Nordic & Baltic Division)

01.1999 - 04.2000 • Director Operational Marketing & Business Development

The Coca-Cola Company

08.1996 - 01.1999 • Sales & Business Development Manager

Capgemini

09.1995 - 08.1996 • Senior Management Consultant

Procter & Gamble

01.1992 - 09.1995 • Senior Project & Supply Chain Manager

Andersen Consulting

01.1991 - 01.1992 • Management Consultant

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Last update: 2025-09-15

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