Jonas Warrer
About Jonas Warrer
Jonas Warrer serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer at Gaming Innovation Group since 2023 and has extensive experience in the iGaming sector, including roles as Managing Director of Media and Chief Marketing Officer within the same company. He holds multiple degrees from Copenhagen Business School and NYU Stern School of Business, and he founded the media company Rebel Penguin in 2007.
Work at Gaming Innovation Group
Jonas Warrer has held multiple roles at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) since joining the company. He currently serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Managing Director of GiG Media from 2019 to 2023. Warrer also worked as the Chief Marketing Officer from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at GiG has spanned several key positions, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in the iGaming sector.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Warrer has a strong educational background in business and technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration and IT from Copenhagen Business School from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his studies with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Management of Innovation and Business Development at the same institution from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at NYU Stern School of Business in 2005. This combination of education has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to the iGaming industry.
Background
Before his extensive career at Gaming Innovation Group, Jonas Warrer gained experience in various roles. He served in the military with Den Kongelige Livgarde from 1999 to 2000. After completing his military service, he worked as an IT Developer at Teknologisk Institut from 2004 to 2005. Warrer also held positions as a strategy consultant and product owner in Denmark and Switzerland, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategy.
Achievements
Jonas Warrer has over 13 years of experience in the iGaming sector. He founded the media and affiliate company Rebel Penguin in 2007 and served as its CEO until its acquisition by Gaming Innovation Group. His leadership at Rebel Penguin and subsequent roles at GiG have positioned him as a significant figure in the industry. He began his career at GiG Media as the General Manager of the Copenhagen office and was later promoted to Interim Director of Marketing.