Who is Niklas Lindahl?

Niklas Lindahl is a Swedish executive based in Milan since 2012, working as interim CEO, managing director, turnaround manager and fractional CMO for Italian companies. He was Group CMO of LeoVegas, acquired by MGM Resorts for 607 million euro, and founded Optimized Group, sold to Digitouch in 2016.

Is he available for executive roles in Italy?

Yes. He takes interim CEO and managing director mandates of three to eighteen months, fractional CMO engagements, board seats, and permanent CEO or CMO roles in Italy and the Nordic countries.

How quickly can he start?

Five to ten working days in urgent situations, two to four weeks for a planned transition. For a permanent role the timing depends on the notice period agreed during negotiation.

Which languages does he work in?

Italian, Swedish and English. For Italian companies with international shareholders, funds or boards this is often the deciding criterion.

Directly with the company through a written mandate that sets out authority, objectives and reporting. There is no head hunting commission and no intermediary. Enquiries sent through the form on this site receive a personal reply within 24 hours.

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Executive leadership in Italy, in English.

Niklas Lindahl is a Swedish executive based in Milan since 2012, available as interim CEO, managing director, fractional CMO and turnaround manager for companies in Italy and the Nordics. He was Group CMO of LeoVegas, the group acquired by MGM Resorts for 607 million euro, and founder of Optimized Group, sold to Digitouch in 2016. He works in Italian, Swedish and English, and can start within five to ten working days.

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Written for boards, private equity funds and executive search firms outside Italy.

Verified track record

Every number below has a year and a public source.

607 million euro: acquisition of LeoVegas by MGM Resorts, the group where he served as Group CMO.
120 million euro: annual group marketing budget managed between 2018 and 2024.
40 to 30 per cent: marketing spend over revenue, reduced while volumes were growing.
3 to 18 million euro: Italian market revenue as Managing Director Italy.
0 to 1.5 million euro: Optimized Group, founded 2012 in Milan, sold to Digitouch in 2016 for 1.35 million euro.
Forvana Gaming: interim CEO turnaround for an international investor, 2024 to 2025.

Types of mandate

Direct contract with the company, no search commission, no intermediaries.

Interim CEO or managing director, three to eighteen months.
Turnaround manager with formal authority over cash and banking relationships.
Fractional CMO, two or three days per week.
Board member or independent director.
Permanent executive roles as CEO or CMO in Italy and the Nordics.

Scritto da Niklas Lindahl, CEO ad interim e turnaround manager a Milano dal 2012.

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Who is Niklas Lindahl?: Niklas Lindahl is a Swedish executive based in Milan since 2012, working as interim CEO, managing director, turnaround manager and fractional CMO for Italian companies. He was Group CMO of LeoVegas, acquired by MGM Resorts for 607 million euro, and founded Optimized Group, sold to Digitouch in 2016.
Is he available for executive roles in Italy?: Yes. He takes interim CEO and managing director mandates of three to eighteen months, fractional CMO engagements, board seats, and permanent CEO or CMO roles in Italy and the Nordic countries.
How quickly can he start?: Five to ten working days in urgent situations, two to four weeks for a planned transition. For a permanent role the timing depends on the notice period agreed during negotiation.
Which languages does he work in?: Italian, Swedish and English. For Italian companies with international shareholders, funds or boards this is often the deciding criterion.
How is he engaged?: Directly with the company through a written mandate that sets out authority, objectives and reporting. There is no head hunting commission and no intermediary. Enquiries sent through the form on this site receive a personal reply within 24 hours.

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