Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Chris Chung joins Neowiz as head of global business group

It may be troublesome conserving monitor of the assorted comings and goings within the video games business, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.

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Chris Chung joins Neowiz as head of global business group

Chris Chung has been appointed head of global business group at Neowiz.

Chung beforehand served as chief product officer at Wargaming and head of business at NCSoft Korea and the head of NCSoft West. He additionally based Motiga, the creator of Gigantic.

“Chung’s expertise in each stage of bringing the sport to the global market is strictly why he’s the suitable match to steer our Global Business Group, and we look ahead to utilising his experience as we develop our gaming portfolio,” mentioned a Neowiz consultant.

“In tandem with our latest management adjustments, we recognised the necessity to have somebody with the mindset to empathise and really accomplice with builders and creators throughout the globe.”

Neowiz lately reorganised its divisions into three teams: the Gaming Studios Group, the Global Business Group, and the Stay Recreation Business Group.

Dylan Beale | Studio head (Guildford), Larian

Dylan Beale has been appointed studio head of Larian’s Guildford studio.

Beale was studio director at DPS Video games and growth director at Wargaming UK.

Jonnie Bryant joins Team17 as communications director

Jonnie Bryant has been appointed communications director at Team17. Bryant beforehand labored at Bethesda Softworks as global PR director.

“We’re delighted to have Jonnie grow to be a component of our new advertising and marketing management,” mentioned Team17 basic supervisor Harley Homewood. “We need to totally make use of his abilities to assist consolidate and improve media and market consciousness for all of our titles.”

Gemma Cannon | Inventive designer, Sega Europe

Gemma Cannon has joined Sega Europe as a artistic designer. Cannon beforehand served as digital designer at IGN Leisure.

Teemu Koski | CEO of MENA business, Nodwin Gaming

Teemu Koski has taken on the position as CEO of MENA business at Nodwin Gaming.

Koski joined Nodwin in 2025 as chief business officer for MENA. He beforehand served as chief progress officer at YaLLa Esports.

Robert Henrysson steps down as Supermassive Video games CEO

Robert Henrysson has introduced he’ll step down as CEO of Supermassive Video games and as a accomplice at Nordisk Video games.

“As CEO, I used to be honoured to information the studio by way of intense business change, broadening its shopper base and establishing a tradition of constant high quality throughout all points of the sport growth course of,” mentioned Henrysson.

“Main a studio is rarely a one-man job – it’s the whole staff’s effort. Our dedication to steady enchancment was, and continues to be, central to every part we do. To everybody at Supermassive Video games, I’m so grateful for every part I’ve learnt and skilled with all of you.”

Tim Stokes joins Nex Playground as interim basic supervisor, EMEA & ANZ

Tim Stokes has joined Nex Playground as interim basic supervisor. Stokes will lead business progress and growth of Nex Playground throughout Europe, the Center East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Ryan Ferwerda | Head of reside companies & cellular at EA Tiburon

Ryan Ferwerda has been promoted to head of reside companies & cellular at Digital Arts Tiburon. Ferwerda beforehand served as head of cellular, specializing in EA Sports activities together with roles as basic supervisor and recreation director.

Emily Dixon | Senior account government, Bastion

Emily Dixon has been appointed senior account government at Bastion. Dixon beforehand labored as a video games journalist, contributing to websites together with GFinity, 101 Realsport, and Dualshockers.

Hakan Burak Karaman | Head of video games, Rovio Leisure

Hakan Burak Karaman has been promoted to head of video games at Rovio Leisure. Karaman beforehand served as senior product supervisor, having joined Rovio as product supervisor in April 2023.

Christopher Serra joins Paramount Video games as VP of business growth and licensing

Christopher Serra has been appointed VP of business growth and licensing at Paramount Video games.

Serra beforehand served as director of video games business growth at Oculus VR.

Alexis Bonte departs Stillfront as CEO

Alexis Bonte will depart his position as CEO of Stillfront, a place he assumed in October 2024. He joined the corporate in 2017 as group COO.

“Alexis stepped into the CEO position at a difficult time and has led the corporate by way of a decisive interval of strategic and organisational change with nice professionalism and dedication, leaving Stillfront stronger and effectively positioned for its subsequent chapter,” mentioned Stillfront chair of the board Lars-Johan Jarnheimer.

“We’re grateful that Alexis stays totally devoted to Stillfront all through the transition to make sure a clean and seamless handover.”

Jakub Karolczak | Manufacturing coordinator, 11 Bit Studios

Jakub Karolczak has been promoted to manufacturing coordinator at 11 Bit Studios. He beforehand served as senior producer on the firm.

Hector Parra | Stay recreation producer, Niantic

Hector Parra has been appointed reside recreation producer at Niantic. He beforehand served as producer at CGBOT and inventive venture supervisor at Dracma Studios.

Nicholas Penwarden leaves Epic Video games

Nicholas Penwarden has introduced his departure from Epic Video games, the place he served as engineering fellow and VP of engineering for 15 years, holding roles together with director of Unreal Engine and growth supervisor of Unreal Engine 4.

“I am proud of the half I used to be capable of play in Unreal Engine’s evolution from UE3 to the place it stands right this moment,” mentioned Penwarden.

“It is outstanding to see how far the engine has come, how a lot the group has grown, and all of the unbelievable video games and experiences builders have created with it.

“Most of all, I am proud of the staff we constructed: essentially the most gifted, passionate, and extraordinary group of engine and recreation builders I may have hoped to work alongside.”

Raptor PR proclaims two new appointments

Raptor PR has appointed Ruzbeh Gazdar as account director and Sophia Hollis as senior account government.

Gazdar was a senior account supervisor at GingerMay, and Hollis was an account government at Zeno London.

Joe Kearns | Mission supervisor, Yrs Actually

Joe Kearns has joined Yrs Actually as venture supervisor. He beforehand served as a producer at ICHI Worldwide.

Jaakko Harlas departs from Supercell

Jaakko Harlas has introduced his departure from Supercell, the place he served as head of investments for over 12 years.