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Ilkka Paananen is the CEO & Co-founder of Supercell. Paananen is based in Finland. Earlier roles include positions at Supercell. Paananen was born in 1978 and educated at Aalto University.
Ilkka Paananen is the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, which he established in 2010. Prior to Supercell, he was CEO and co-founder of Finnish mobile games developer Sumea, which was acquired by Digital Chocolate, where he served as President until 2010. He is also an investor and mentor to entrepreneurs through his founder office Illusian, and serves on the boards of LEGO and Zwift.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused primarily on Ilkka Paananen's receipt of a BAFTA Fellowship, recognized for his contributions to mobile gaming and the industry broadly. Earlier reporting also covered Paananen's comments on Supercell's strong financial performance in 2025, remarks about publishers "coasting," and an apology regarding the acknowledgment of content creators' contributions to Clash Royale's success.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- June 16, 1978
- Citizenship
- Finland
- Education
- Aalto University
- Awards
- BAFTA Fellowship, Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
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Ilkka Paananen: FAQ
- Who is Ilkka Paananen?
- Ilkka Paananen is the CEO & Co-founder of Supercell, based in Finland.
- Where did Ilkka Paananen work previously?
- Earlier roles include Supercell (CEO, until 2010).
- Where was Ilkka Paananen educated?
- Ilkka Paananen studied at Aalto University.