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Nexon CEO Lee Jung-heon aims to build lifelong relationships with players
Nexon CEO Lee Jung-heon said the company aims to move beyond one-off purchases to build lifelong relationships with players. Speaking at a capital market briefing in Tokyo, he reviewed progress since 2024 and outlined plans including franchise expansion, a pipeline of six new titles and an AI strategy called Monolake. He cited weaker results for Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and The First Descendant, while pointing to growth across MapleStory and Dungeon & Fighter PC.
Games & Commerce
Korean game companies near annual meetings opt for stability by renewing management
Major South Korean game companies will begin their annual shareholder meeting season late this month, with Krafton, Nexon, Netmarble, Kakao Games and NHN placing proposals to reappoint chief executives and internal directors. The moves reflect a preference for organisational stability and business continuity amid economic uncertainty and long development cycles. Nexon, Netmarble, NHN and Neowiz cite record results, while Krafton and Kakao Games face scrutiny amid weak shares or losses.
Games & Commerce
Nexon appoints Patrick Soderlund as executive chairman to revamp global development strategy
Nexon said on Thursday it appointed Patrick Soderlund as executive chairman with immediate effect following a board resolution. Soderlund, founder and CEO of Embark Studios, previously held senior roles at Electronic Arts and served as CEO of Digital Illusions CE. Nexon said he will oversee long-term strategy, creative direction and global game development while working closely with CEO Lee Jung-heon. He will keep his Embark CEO role.
