Imperus names Vicenç Martí as new president

Akamon chief exec promoted to role after the Toronto-based firm acquired the social casino developer last year 

Akamon Entertainment CEO Vicenç Martí has been named president of Imperus Technologies after the Toronto-based firm acquired the social casino developer at the back end of last year. [private]

In his new role, Martí will work alongside Imperus CEO James Lanthier and will oversee all business operations for the firm including its other recent acquisition, Diwip.

Martí said Imperus’ two social casino assets were “world-class” and that his role will be to ensure the developer is “well-positioned” for success.

“I look forward to continuing to work with the outstanding teams of Diwip and Akamon in Barcelona and Tel Aviv as well as the rest of the Imperus team in Toronto,” he added.

Imperus completed its $24m acquisition of Akamon back in November after the deal suffered a brief setback earlier in the year.

Imperus chief exec Lanthier said he was delighted Martí has accepted the broader role of overseeing the Imperus business and that it was a “great step forward” for his firm.

“With his extensive business building experience and knowledge of the social casino and broader games and gaming industries he is ideally placed to help Imperus maximise the benefits of our acquisitions.”