People · Consumer Internet & Media
NODWIN Gaming appoints Teemu Koski as CEO of its MENA operations
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- NODWIN Gaming
- What it does
- esports data monetization
- Kind
- People
What they do
NODWIN Gaming is a company focused on esports data monetization, working with publishers, tournament operators, and technology partners to unlock revenue…
What happened
Teemu Koski has been appointed as CEO of NODWIN Gaming MENA, effective July 1, 2026, and will lead the company's strategy, operations, and market expansion…
Why it matters
Koski previously worked at Elisa Corporation, where he founded and led Elisa Esports, building one of the most respected esports businesses in Europe
The details
- NODWIN Gaming has appointed Teemu Koski as CEO of its MENA operations, effective July 1, 2026.
- Koski will report to Merlin Wiedeking, CEO of NODWIN Gaming International, and will lead the company's strategy, operations, business development, and market expansion across the Middle East and North Africa.
- Koski 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.
- In his new role, Koski will continue to oversee NODWIN Gaming's global data monetization business alongside leading its MENA operations.
- Koski will work closely with publishers, tournament operators, brand partners, and technology providers to strengthen the commercial value of esports data rights across NODWIN's international ecosystem.
The bigger picture
- The appointment reflects NODWIN Gaming's continued investment in international leadership as it expands its presence across high-growth emerging markets.
- Koski has over 15 years of experience at Elisa Corporation, where he founded and led Elisa Esports, building one of the most respected esports businesses in Europe.
- NODWIN Gaming is strengthening its position in gaming, esports, live entertainment, creators, and youth culture through strategic leadership and market expansion.
About the business
- NODWIN Gaming focuses on esports data monetization, working with publishers, tournament operators, and technology partners to unlock revenue opportunities.
- The company operates in the global esports industry, leveraging data rights to create value for its ecosystem of partners.
- NODWIN Gaming's business model involves developing and monetizing data from esports events, tournaments, and related content.
- The company is expanding its presence in high-growth emerging markets, including the Middle East and North Africa.
- NODWIN Gaming's operations are centered on building sustainable commercial models for the esports industry.
The deal
- Type
- people
Founders
- Teemu Koski, CEO, NODWIN Gaming MENA
- Merlin Wiedeking, CEO, NODWIN Gaming International
Other articles talking about it
More on NODWIN Gaming
- Nodwin Gaming acquires esports organiser StarLadder21 September 2026 · Acquisition · $5.5 million (Rs 46.75 crore)
- NODWIN Gaming launches NODWIN Sports division15 September 2026 · Launch
- NODWIN Gaming reports Q1 revenue of ₹116 crore4 August 2026 · Results
- Nodwin gaming plans large fundraise for ipo19 May 2026 · Funding · $100-200 Mn
- NODWIN Gaming appoints Manish Agarwal as director14 April 2026 · People
- NODWIN Gaming targets $100m pre-IPO raise14 April 2026 · Funding · $100 million
- Sidharth Kedia returns as strategy chief at NODWIN Gaming1 April 2026 · People
- NODWIN Gaming plans $100 Mn pre-IPO round1 April 2026 · Roundup · $100 Mn
Same day
- KuhlTherm raises $1.1m seed round from Arkam Ventures16 July 2026 · Funding · $1.1M
- Mandrake Bio raises ₹16 crore pre-seed round16 July 2026 · Funding · ₹16 Cr
- Agnikul appoints ex-isro chairman as board observer16 July 2026 · People
- BorderPlus raises $7M seed round16 July 2026 · Funding · $7M
- Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu questions artificial intelligence investment boom16 July 2026 · Policy
- NapTapGo raises Rs 8 crore seed round from IPV16 July 2026 · Funding · Rs 8 crore