Nick Walters, the Founder of preschool educational and entertainment digital platform Hopster is to relinquish his role as CEO.
Walters will step down from September, though will continue to act as an advisor to the firm.
Miki Chojnacka, currently Chief Creative & Content Officer has been promoted to co-CEO alongside Tyrell Ellis, who has been serving as Chief Financial Officer since May 2020.
Bhav Singh, Chairman of Hopster & CEO of Sandbox, said “ I am very sad to see Nick leave. He has created a global, notable, multi-award winning educational product to help children learn that is loved by millions of families around the world. We wish Nick all the best for the future and are delighted to welcome Miki Chojnacka and Tyrell Ellis as co-CEOs to continue building the Hopster brand.”
Walters started Hopster in 2013 to teach pre-schoolers to learn through digital media. The company has developed from a start-up app, into a global SVOD platform active in over 100 countries in 8 languages.
