Remedy Entertainment has appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon, a former Electronic Arts executive, as its new CEO starting March 1. The move comes amid financial challenges following the underperformance of FBC: Firebreak and a profit warning. Gaudechon aims to protect the studio's creative identity while scaling operations for growth.
Remedy Entertainment, the Finnish developer known for narrative-driven titles like Alan Wake 2 and Control, announced the appointment of Jean-Charles Gaudechon as CEO on February 10, 2026. Gaudechon, who previously held roles at Electronic Arts including studio head for free-to-play projects like Battlefield Heroes and vice president of EA Asia Studios, joins from Sleeper, a fantasy sports betting platform he co-founded in March 2024. One report mentioned his involvement as senior vice president at OneFootball, a sports media platform with gambling elements, though details vary across sources.
The appointment follows the resignation of previous CEO Tero Virtala in October 2025, after the cooperative shooter FBC: Firebreak flopped, leading to a profit warning six months prior. Remedy's 2025 annual report, released shortly before the announcement, showed revenue of €59.5 million, up 17.5% from 2024, driven by Alan Wake 2 sales, FBC: Firebreak inclusions in subscriptions from Sony and Microsoft, and over one million copies of Control sold following the reveal of Control Resonant, slated for 2026. However, operational losses tripled to €14.86 million from €4.28 million, largely due to write-offs on FBC: Firebreak. The fourth quarter of 2025 ended with a small profit of €726,000, and the company employed 387 people, a 5.4% increase.
Remedy Chairman Henri Österlund stated: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Jean-Charles (JC) Gaudechon to lead Remedy into a phase of profitable growth. His proven history in growing gaming franchises and successfully leading international studios is an excellent fit to the current stage of Remedy's business. Under JC's leadership, we are well-positioned to significantly accelerate growth, guide Remedy towards greater independence through self-publishing, and deliver sustained value to our players, partners, and shareholders."
Gaudechon said: "I'm excited and honored to join Remedy at a pivotal time. The studio has a unique creative identity and a strong pipeline. My commitment is to protect what makes it special, deliver exceptional games, and scale Remedy in a way that builds lasting value." He added that Remedy would "stay close to players, earn their time and trust, and strengthen our independence in how we build and publish our games, while continuing to work closely with the partners who have supported us along the way."
Creative director Sam Lake endorsed the hire: "He very much understands our wildly unique vision and the value of the Remedy Connected Universe."
Fan reactions on platforms like Reddit express concerns over Gaudechon's free-to-play and live-service background, with comments like "Enshittification incoming" and fears of introducing season passes to titles like Alan Wake. Others hope he will prioritize Remedy's artistic strengths amid the need for financial stability, as Alan Wake 2 took time to become profitable despite critical acclaim. Gaudechon plans to relocate to Finland with his family to work directly with the team.
