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Rockstar Energy founder takes 4.7% stake in Celsius, seeks CEO role

Russ Savage said he controls 12 million Celsius Holdings shares, about 4.7%, positioning himself to push for control as CEO.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Asia

Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage is building influence at energy drink company Celsius Holdings, according to CNBC Markets.

Savage told CNBC that he controls 12 million shares of Celsius, which he said is roughly a 4.7% stake in the company.

He also said he wants to take over as CEO, framing his shareholding as a step toward leading the business.

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