Günter Blümel Appointed Acting Head of Product at Merkur Group
Merkur Group has announced a significant strategic hire, welcoming Günter Blümel as Acting Head of Product for its Merkur Games division. This move is positioned as a key step in the company’s initiative to build a globally oriented, industry-leading product organisation to support its ongoing growth and product strategy across Europe and beyond.
Focus on Global Product Strategy
Günter Blümel will oversee the creation of an industry-leading, globally oriented product organization aimed at driving Merkur’s innovation and international expansion.
His appointment reflects the company’s ambition to strengthen its market position through advanced product management and cross-border collaboration. Dominik Raasch, Management Board Member at Merkur Games, welcomed the appointment:
“Bringing Günter Blümel on board means we have secured a true specialist from the gaming industry. His extensive international expertise and impressive track record in product management, game design and development, as well as mathematics, will play a decisive role in positioning Merkur Games for even stronger global growth.”
“I am very much looking forward to working with Mr. Blümel and am confident that, with him at our side, we will successfully shape the future of the division.”
Blümel’s Perspective on the New Role
Expressing enthusiasm about the move, Günter Blümel said:
“Working with the Merkur Group is both a significant and highly exciting step for me. Being able to contribute the know-how I have built over the past decades to a new corporate environment is a tremendous opportunity to continue developing professionally and expand my expertise.”
“I am looking forward to embracing this new challenge and, together with the Merkur team, establishing a strong product organisation for a promising future.”
Extensive Experience in Gaming and Product Management
Blümel brings nearly three decades of experience in the gaming sector. A graduate in Technical Mathematics from the Technical University of Graz, he began his career in 1997 as a mathematician before moving into game design and leadership roles. His expertise later evolved toward product management, where he has built a strong reputation for driving innovation and operational efficiency.
Check also: STATSCORE’s Missing Players Data. 70+ Ways to Understand Who’s Out and Why
Before joining Merkur Group, Blümel served as Vice President of International Product Management at IGT Group, also holding managing director positions across several subsidiaries. His broad experience in product development, game design, and mathematical modeling will play a central role in shaping Merkur’s strategic realignment and reinforcing its presence in global markets.