JANNE SNELLMAN
Career History
Supercell, based in Helsinki, is a leading mobile games developer renowned for titles such as Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars and Hay Day. Janne Snellman has served as Chief Strategy Officer since August 2024, having previously been Chief Financial Officer and earlier Chief Operating Officer & CFO. He joined Supercell after senior roles in finance, legal and operations at Digital Chocolate and other companies. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Space Ape Games for almost eight years, until he stepped down in February 2025.
In his CSO role, Snellman leads Supercell’s strategic investments, acquisition execution and growth-partnerships. For instance, he was quoted in Supercell’s minority investment into NextBeat, highlighting Supercell’s shift into adjacent entertainment formats. His operational and financial background supports the company’s ambition to scale creatively while maintaining its unique “cell” team structure and robust live-service operations.
About Supercell
Founded in Helsinki in 2010, Supercell became a global success through the sustained popularity of its mobile games, several of which have each surpassed $1bn in lifetime revenue. Clash of Clans alone has generated more than $10bn since launch and continues to perform strongly more than a decade later. Brawl Stars and Clash Royale remain among the top-grossing games on iOS and Android, while Hay Day and Boom Beach continue to deliver long-term returns through live-ops support and a loyal player base.
In 2016, Chinese technology group Tencent acquired an 81.4% majority stake in Supercell, valuing the company at over $10bn. Despite the acquisition, Supercell continues to operate independently, maintaining its small-team philosophy and selective approach to growth. Beyond its own titles, Supercell has become a major backer of the next generation of studios, investing in and supporting developers such as Metacore (Merge Mansion), Space Ape Games (Beatstar), and Trailmix (Love & Pies). This network of partnerships has positioned Supercell as a creative and financial cornerstone of the European mobile gaming ecosystem.
Clash Royale