InnoGames GmbH today announced a significant change in its senior management: Chief Product Officer Christian Reshöft will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of InnoGames on October 1, 2025. Co-founder Hendrik Klindworth, who has managed the company's operations for over 18 years, moves to the role of Chairman of the Board at InnoGames.
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​At the same time, Klindworth will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the newly created MTG Midcore District. In this role, he will drive the strategic development of the midcore segment, strengthen collaboration between the studios in the District, and launch efficient growth initiatives.

Further information on the development of Modern Times Group's (MTG) operational structure can be found here in the official announcement.

Hendrik Klindworth comments: "After almost two decades at the helm, it is the right moment to hand over operational responsibility to Christian. He has played a decisive role in shaping InnoGames over many years and is the ideal person to lead the company into the future. I am particularly proud of recent successes such as Heroes of History, which was launched a year ago and has been growing strongly ever since. I am very much looking forward to driving our strategy forward at group level and combining the strengths of the midcore studios in the District."

Co-founders Michael Zillmer (Chief Operating Officer) and Eike Klindworth (Creative Director) add: "Hendrik's move to these strategic positions is a logical and well-deserved step. His comprehensive expertise, many years of experience, and unwavering passion for the gaming industry make him the ideal candidate. Christian, who has been working closely and trustingly with us for over a decade, is stepping up to take over the reins. His outstanding product vision and deep understanding of InnoGames guarantee continuity and fresh impetus. We stand fully behind him and will support him to the best of our ability as he leads us into the future."

“Following in Hendrik's footsteps is a task I approach with great respect, but also with enormous motivation,” adds Christian Reshöft, who has been with the company since 2013 and has served as CPO for over five years. "He has shaped InnoGames as an outstanding entrepreneur. I am delighted that he will now contribute his strategic vision as Chairman of the Board of InnoGames and Executive Chairman of MTG Midcore District. We will continue on our successful course by focusing on profitable, organic growth and further expanding our core competencies. A combination of continuity and fresh impetus will determine our future path."

About InnoGames 

InnoGames (www.innogames.com) is one of the leading German developers and publishers of mobile and browser games and a certified Great Place to Work®. The Hamburg-based company was founded in 2007 and is now part of Modern Times Group (MTG). Together with about 350 employees from 40 nations, the company founders develop unique games that provide many years of fun for millions of players around the world. InnoGames is best known for Forge of Empires, Elvenar and Tribal Wars, but the company is continually expanding its now 10-game portfolio across platforms and genres. Most recently, InnoGames launched Heroes of History, a novel mix of city builder and hero collection RPG and Cozy Coast, a feel-good beach adventure with elaborate merge-2-gameplay and a captivating story.