SteelSeries Welcomes New CEO, M. Ehtisham Rabbani

SYDNEY, Australia - Oct.22, 2014- SteelSeries, pioneer in the gaming peripherals market, today introduced the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO), M. Ehtisham Rabbani. With more than 25 years of experience in the technology, accessories and gaming markets, Rabbanibrings an incredible wealth of expertise and success to the SteelSeries team. Rabbani has built a strong career in marketing and technology with key roles at some of the most recognized brands from around the world including Procter & Gamble, Mars, Activision, and LG and Logitech.He joins the SteelSeries team directly from his role as SVP and CMO of Logitech, where he served as General Manager of their gaming division, in addition to leading global marketing for the brand.

“If you could imagine someone with the perfect background, talent and skills to take SteelSeries to the next level, you would be imagining Ehtisham, ” said Jacob Wolff-Petersen, SteelSeries Founder. “His ability to apply a combination of established and innovative consumer marketing practices to the rapid pace of the technology and gaming industries is world-class. We are excited to have him lead our very talented team to even greater successes.” 

“SteelSeries is a beloved brand of firsts that has led the industry into trends that now dominate the space – like the world’s first mechanical gaming keyboard, the retractable microphone, and the first mouse with an on-board 32-Bit ARM processor. The company has a deep and sustained commitment to gamers and has been a pioneer in eSports. With an unsurpassed passion for gaming and gamers, cutting edge technology and global reach, SteelSeries is poised for greatness and I am thrilled to help lead the company.” said M. Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. 

About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is a gaming brand that leads the market in building peripherals with quality, innovation, and purpose. The company’s passion has been the driving force behind many first-to-market innovations and technologies that continue to become the industry standard and have-to-have requirements of gamers. The SteelSeries suite of peripherals is crowned with a roster of recognized awards that range from editor’s choice and best in category to design-industry recognition with the IF Design and Red Dot Awards. The company’s continued innovation also comes in collaboration with the world’s leading professional gaming teams and partners. SteelSeries is a global brand that continues to support the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. SteelSeries surrounds itself with the passion and the commitment to being the best. It is with that mentality that SteelSeries chooses to partnerwith some of world’s most respected and recognized brands that work together to push the growth and evolution of the gaming industry into an even greater proposition - http://steelseries.com.