Jernej Česen is the COO of Outfit7, where he plays a key role in the global success of Talking Tom & Friends, the world’s most downloaded mobile gaming brand for 10 consecutive years. Under his strategic leadership, Outfit7’s portfolio of more than 20 games has surpassed 25 billion downloads and attracts up to 470 million monthly players worldwide.
Since joining Outfit7 in 2014 as Senior Director of Controlling, Jernej has applied his strategic mindset and passion for data-driven growth across distribution, business intelligence, finance, and legal affairs, ensuring the company’s smooth operations and alignment with its goals. Prior to that, he served as Director of Strategic Controlling at one of the leading multinational retail chains, where he specialized in business intelligence strategy and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
Jernej compares his professional approach to cooking minestrone soup—blending diverse skills and strategies to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Beyond his strategic focus on data and distribution, he thrives on dynamic challenges, seeking powerful experiences through adrenaline sports, musical exploration, and inspiring his team to push boundaries.
