Todd Green Takes the Helm as King's New President Following Tjodolf Sommestad's Departure

King has announced the appointment of Todd Green as its new president, succeeding Tjodolf Sommestad, who has stepped down after almost 14 years with the company. Sommestad, who was promoted to president in 2022, oversaw Microsoft's acquisition of King in 2023 and has now decided to take a step back from the industry to focus on his family. In a statement, Sommestad expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead King and stated that he is excited to see the company's future under Green's leadership. Green, who has been with King for 12 years, will assume his new role on June 1, 2025. Prior to his appointment, he served as general manager of the Candy Crush franchise. Green expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge, citing King's ability to innovate and create memorable experiences for its 200 million players worldwide. Xbox president of game content and studios Matt Booty also welcomed Green's appointment, praising his track record and knowledge of King's iconic game franchises.