Revving up success: Fingersoft appoints Daniel Rantala as Chief Growth Officer
Hill Climb Racing developer puts growth in focus.
The Finnish mobile game studio Fingersoft has promoted Daniel Rantala as its first-ever Chief Growth Officer. He will also join the company’s executive leadership team. Rantala has been with the company for 7 years, most recently as Business Development Director. Prior to his BD role, Rantala used to oversee and lead Fingersoft’s game publishing operations.
“We see boundless opportunities to grow in the gaming industry, with our existing Hill Climb Racing IP and new games. During the past few years, we have been polishing the Hill Climb Racing brand and growing our company’s headcount with new teams and talent, and we are now ready to tackle growth with even more intensity. Following our strategy update, Daniel is just the right person to head us in the new direction,” says CEO Jaakko Kylmäoja.
“I am thrilled to embark on this journey of further accelerating growth within Fingersoft. With an unwavering focus on innovation and strategic partnerships, we're poised to unlock new opportunities in the dynamic and constantly changing gaming landscape.
We have a unique opportunity for growth as our games are played by tens of millions of players every single month, and we’re developing completely new Hill Climb Racing experiences. Together, we'll drive towards new horizons, enriching experiences for gamers worldwide while fueling our company's remarkable expansion,” Daniel Rantala says.
Fingersoft is best known for its Hill Climb Racing games. Last year, it launched Hill Climb Racing+ on Apple Arcade. Fingersoft has also revealed it’s developing Hill Climb Racing 3, along with LEGOⓇ Hill Climb Adventures, which is in Open Beta in selected geos.
More information and interview requests:
Susanna Solajoki
PR Lead, Fingersoft
+358 50 374 5747
susanna.solajoki@fingersoft.com
About Fingersoft
Fingersoft is a Finnish game studio that focuses on fun-filled content for mobile devices. The company is famous for its worldwide smash hits Hill Climb Racing and Hill Climb Racing 2, which have accumulated over 2 Billion downloads across platforms and over €180 million in NET revenue. Fingersoft’s games are available for iOS, Android, and Amazon. Founded in 2012, Fingersoft is headquartered in Oulu, Finland, and employs 115 people. In 2022, the company’s turnover was 23.2 million euros. For more information, please visit fingersoft.com.
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