Remedy Entertainment appoints Jean-Charles Gaudechon as CEO

Remedy Entertainment has appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as the its new CEO as of March 1, the company announced. Remedy Entertainment interim CEO and co-founder Markus Maki will continue as interim CEO until Gaudechon begins.

Gaudechon brings over 20 years of leadership from the games and digital entertainment industry to the role. He previously served in senior leadership roles at companies like Electronic Arts and CCP Games.

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Jean-Charles (JC) Gaudechon to lead Remedy into a phase of profitable growth,” said Remedy Entertainment chairman of the board Henri Osterlund in a press release. “His proven history in growing gaming franchises and successfully leading international studios is an excellent fit to the current stage of Remedy’s business. Under JC’s leadership, we are well-positioned to significantly accelerate growth, guide Remedy towards greater independence through self-publishing, and deliver sustained value to our players, partners, and shareholders.”

Gaudechon added, “I’m excited and honored to join Remedy at a pivotal time. The studio has a unique creative identity and a strong pipeline. My commitment is to protect what makes it special, deliver exceptional games, and scale Remedy in a way that builds lasting value. Remedy has the voice and the ambition to be a pillar of the industry’s future. We will stay close to players, earn their time and trust, and strengthen our independence in how we build and publish our games, while continuing to work closely with the partners who have supported us along the way. I will be moving to Finland with my family and I’m incredibly excited about getting to work directly with the team at the studio.”