Per Jaldung, previously CEO of Casino Cosmopol, has been appointed as chief executive of Grand Casino Brussels Viage in Belgium.
Jaldung confirmed the news on LinkedIn, saying he will join Grand Casino Brussels as CEO from 11 December. The large casino complex, located in Belgium’s capital, is owned by Casinos Austria International.
Jaldung’s appointment comes just over a year after he left Casino Cosmopol, the Swedish land-based casino brand of Svenska Spel.
Jaldung spent 14 and a half years in the top job at Casino Cosmopol. In total, he worked at the business for almost 21 years.
Prior to this, Jaldung worked in law enforcement. This included more than nine years at Sweden’s National Criminal Investigation Department.
“I am really looking forward to getting back into the casino world,” Jaldung said. “I have missed it and I can’t wait to get on board with the experienced team at Viage.”
Jaldung also served as chairman of the European Casino Association, holding the role from Fe..