Fingersoft appoints Chief Growth Officer

Press release, February 5, 2024

Revving up success: Fingersoft appoints Daniel Rantala as Chief Growth Officer

Hill Climb Racing developer puts growth in focus.

The Finnish mobile game studio Fingersoft has promoted Daniel Rantala as its first-ever Chief Growth Officer. He will also join the company’s executive leadership team. Rantala has been with the company for 7 years, most recently as Business Development Director. Prior to his BD role, Rantala used to oversee and lead Fingersoft’s game publishing operations.

“We see boundless opportunities to grow in the gaming industry, with our existing Hill Climb Racing IP and new games. During the past few years, we have been polishing the Hill Climb Racing brand and growing our company’s headcount with new teams and talent, and we are now ready to tackle growth with even more intensity. Following our strategy update, Daniel is just the right person to head us in the new direction,” says CEO Jaakko Kylmäoja.

“I am thrilled to embark on this journey of further accelerating growth within Fingersoft. With an unwavering focus on innovation and strategic partnerships, we’re poised to unlock new opportunities in the dynamic and constantly changing gaming landscape.
We have a unique opportunity for growth as our games are played by tens of millions of players every single month, and we’re developing completely new Hill Climb Racing experiences. Together, we’ll drive towards new horizons, enriching experiences for gamers worldwide while fueling our company’s remarkable expansion,” Daniel Rantala says.

Fingersoft is best known for its Hill Climb Racing games. Last year, it launched Hill Climb Racing+ on Apple Arcade. Fingersoft has also revealed it’s developing Hill Climb Racing 3, along with LEGOⓇ Hill Climb Adventures, which is in Open Beta in selected geos.