Avanti Studios appoints former Klarna finance executive Jonas Ericson as CFO

Avanti Studios has appointed Jonas Ericson as chief financial officer, the company said in a press release.

Ericson joins Avanti Studios after six-and-a-half years at payments company and bank Klarna, where he started as Financial Transformation Lead and later became Global Head of Finance.

Avanti Studios said Ericson will be responsible for financial strategy, operations and analysis, investment and risk management, and ensuring profitability and compliance. The appointment follows the company’s hire of Steven Tabone as Commercial Director last month.

Jonas Ericson, Chief Financial Officer at Avanti Studios, said: "Making the switch from an established company like Klarna to an exciting start-up is always a big decision, but when I spoke to Gustaf (Hagman) and Jonas (Delin), I was completely sold on their vision. No one in the live casino space is even attempting the ideas that Avanti Studios has already implemented, and I'm looking forward to using this position to grow the brand's profitability and global impact as CFO."

Gustaf Hagman, Co-Founder at Avanti Studios, said: "Avanti Studios is delighted to welcome Jonas Ericson as its Chief Financial Officer in a move that will further strengthen our C-Level team at a crucial stage of development for the company. Jonas joins our organisation having already accrued a wealth of experience in new product implementation, strategic and operational development and senior management, making him the ideal fit to build our brand going forward."