Major Achievements
• Instrumental in expanding Paradox Interactive’s global reach and portfolio.
• Appointed CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, leading the company through the successful launch of Helldivers 2.
Current Job Title
Chief Executive Officer
Current Company
Arrowhead Game Studios
Company Website
https://www.arrowheadgamestudios.com/
Biography
Shams Jorjani is a Swedish business executive with extensive experience in the gaming industry. He is best known for his long tenure at Paradox Interactive, where he held several senior roles, including Chief Business Development Officer. In 2022, Jorjani was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Arrowhead Game Studios, a prominent Swedish game development company. His career is marked by a focus on business development, strategic partnerships, and driving growth within the interactive entertainment sector.
Business Verticals
Gambling, Gaming
Place of Birth
Sweden
Geographic Markets
Global, Europe
Education
• Stockholm University, Bachelor’s degree (field not specified), years not specified
Professional Strengths
• Business development
• Strategic partnerships
• Leadership in gaming industry growth
Years of Experience
15
Location
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Stockholm, Stockholm Municipality, Stockholm County, 111 29, Sweden
Recent News
• Announced as CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, GamesIndustry.biz, September 2022
Media Appearances
• Interview, GamesIndustry.biz, “Paradox’s Shams Jorjani on the publisher’s future,” 2019
• Panelist, Nordic Game Conference, 2018