New marketing chief for Pokerstars and parent group.

By RP, May 23, 2014

Following extensive reorganisation and the departure of former chief marketing officer Alex Payne, the Isle of Man- based Rational Group has announced the promotion of Morton Tonnesen to group chief marketing officer responsible for group and Pokerstars marketing worldwide.

Tonnsen joined Pokerstars in February 2011 and was formerly responsible for the management of the company’s customer relationships.

Educated at Copenhagen Business School and the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, Tonnesen holds BSc and MSc degrees in general economics and strategy, management and organisation, along with a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

His previous management experience includes working as a consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM, PA Consulting Group and Opera Solutions.