Svenska Spel appoints industry newcomer as Casino Cosmopol CEO
Ola Enquist to take up the role at the land-based division of Svenska Spel no later than June this year
Svenska Spel has announced that Ola Enquist will become the new CEO of Casino Cosmopol, effective June 2023.
Alongside this role, Enquist will also become the business area manager for Casino Cosmopol & Vegas. In addition, he will be a part of the Svenska Spel group management and report to Svenska Spel CEO Patrik Hofbauer.
In joining Casino Cosmopol, Enquist’s is set to take on his first position in the igaming industry. His most recent role was as chief operating officer at First Camp, Scandinavia’s largest campground based in Sweden. Enquist took up the position in October 2019.
Before this, he spent seven years as senior director of retail operations for Quebec-headquartered retail company Circle K.
Enquist has also spent time at Statoil, SHL Group and Mindset AB. He also served in the Swedish Armed Forces.
Hofbauer said: “I am very happy to welcome Ola Enquist as the new CEO of Casino Cosmopol and business area manager for Casino Cosmopol & Vegas.
“His experience from, among other things, the hospitality industry and retail will be valuable in developing our business within land-based casinos and ATMs. Ola also has solid leadership skills from leading positions in business, as well as from his time as a professional officer,” he added.
Speaking on his new role, Enquist remarked: “I look forward to being involved in developing the experience for the guests of Casino Cosmopol and the customers within Vegas. The Svenska Spel Group signals a good culture and great team spirit, which I am happy to be a part of.
“I hope to be able to contribute with my experience in guest experience, but also focus on team and results. I am a committed and present leader, and therefore it feels extra fun that both Casino Cosmopol & Vegas are physical businesses where I will be able to be onsite and meet guests and employees,” he added.