Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 2025 — Teemu Koski has been appointed as Chief Business Officer – NODWIN Gaming MENA at NODWIN Gaming, where he will spearhead the company’s growth strategy, partnerships, and commercial expansion across the Middle East and North Africa region. With over two decades of leadership experience spanning esports, media, and telecommunications, Teemu brings deep expertise in scaling gaming ecosystems and driving sustainable growth in emerging markets.
Prior to joining NODWIN Gaming, Teemu served as Chief Growth Officer and earlier as Vice President, Media Business at YaLLa Esports, a leading esports organization based in Dubai. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s media operations, building strategic alliances, and strengthening its commercial capabilities within the region’s fast-evolving esports landscape.
In addition to his corporate roles, Teemu was selected as a mentor at E1H Innovation Hub (Ethara x OneToWatch), the UAE’s first sports and entertainment innovation platform. There, he guided early-stage startups in esports, digital entertainment, and fan engagement on business strategy, monetization, and scalability. His mentorship efforts reflected his commitment to shaping the next generation of MENA-based gaming and tech innovators.
Before relocating to the UAE, Teemu spent nearly 15 years at Elisa, a major Finnish telecommunications and digital services company. As Head of Elisa Esports, he was instrumental in developing the organization’s esports vertical, introducing large-scale tournament operations, and pioneering cross-sector partnerships that connected telecom innovation with competitive gaming. His earlier roles in business development at Elisa equipped him with a strong foundation in market strategy, digital transformation, and operational leadership.
At NODWIN Gaming, Teemu will lead the company’s MENA business unit, focusing on expanding its footprint, fostering local partnerships, and driving innovation in esports and gaming entertainment. His appointment underscores NODWIN’s continued investment in international markets and its vision to become a global leader in the competitive gaming ecosystem.
About NODWIN Gaming
Founded in 2015, NODWIN Gaming is an India-based global esports company that builds and nurtures gaming ecosystems across emerging markets. The company’s expertise spans tournament organization, influencer management, content production, and brand activation. With operations across South Asia, South Africa, and the UAE, NODWIN Gaming continues to redefine the future of competitive gaming and digital entertainment. Its passionate teams and global partnerships drive the company’s mission to create a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable esports ecosystem.
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