Nexon names Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund executive chairman

Arc Raiders has become one of the biggest releases of 2025, and Nexon has promoted Embark Studios founder and CEO Patrick Söderlund to executive chairman. The new role gives him "broad authority over the company’s long-term strategy, creative direction, and how Nexon develops games globally." Söderlund will continue as CEO of Embark while Nexon CEO Junghun Lee handles the business side.

Söderlund commented on the opportunity, saying, "Nexon has all the assets to unleash dramatic growth—incredibly talented people, iconic franchises, large and committed player communities, and best-in-class live service capabilities. This is an enormous opportunity, but one that will require deep focus and discipline.

Junghun and I are aligned on what needs to happen and I’m ready to get to work." He has held senior roles at DICE and Electronic Arts, including chief design officer and executive vice president of EA's worldwide studios, and stepped down from EA in 2018.

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