It may be troublesome retaining monitor of the varied comings and goings within the video games business, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
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Chris Leggett | Xbox senior communications manager, Microsoft
Microsoft has appointed Chris Leggett as Xbox senior communications manager.
Leggett beforehand supported Xbox communications for 4 years at Meeting Media, engaged on the launches of Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Collection X|S.
Between his positions at Meeting and Microsoft, Leggett was PR manager at Amazon Recreation Studios.
Leggett additionally labored with Microsoft whereas holding senior administration positions at WE Communications, engaged on Home windows Combined Actuality and Microsoft HoloLens.
“I am stoked to work on Xbox as soon as extra and to reunite with a number of unbelievable colleagues throughout each the Xbox and Meeting groups,” mentioned Leggett. “I am excited to get to know many new faces as nicely.”
Frontier Developments appoints Jo Cooke as CEO
Jo Cooke has been appointed CEO at Frontier Developments.
Cooke was chief advertising officer at Frontier, having returned to the corporate in 2025 after initially becoming a member of in 2014 as director of selling, ecommerce, and publishing.
Previous to rejoining Frontier, Cooke was group director at Bastion. She began her profession at Ocean Software program as advertising manager in 1990, then transferring to Maxis/Digital Arts as European common manager.
Cooke additionally held advertising management positions at Bossa Studios and Curve Video games.
“I’ve been handed the CEO baton by the fantastic Jonny Watts, massive sneakers to fill however I’m very a lot trying ahead to persevering with with the technique he has set,” mentioned Cooke.
“Delighting our gamers and delivering extra wonderful artistic administration sim video games from Frontier within the coming years.”
Management adjustments at Nitro Video games
Finnish developer Nitro Video games has promoted Antti Ruonala to COO and Milka Tarkiainen to CPO.
Ruonala was beforehand head of operations, having joined in 2014 as enterprise growth assistant. He held varied management positions, together with head of B2B, enterprise growth director, and head of enterprise growth.
Tarkiainen was director of PeopleOps earlier than her promotion. She joined in 2017 as advertising coordinator, having labored in HR administration roles.
“Throughout my near nine-year-long journey at Nitro Video games, I’ve realized greater than I ever thought potential,” mentioned Tarkiainen.
“Due to the virtually unwavering belief and freedom to discover from Jussi Tähtinen and Antti Villanen, I’ve had the chance and absolute pleasure to assist construct Nitro to what it’s now from the HR perspective.”
She added: “Now we have tried, measured, failed, succeeded, misplaced, gained and realized a ton, and it has prepped me to be prepared for this subsequent chapter and accountability inside the firm I really like so dearly.”
Jay Kim | Normal Manager of Korea, Kuro Video games
Jay Kim has joined Kuro Video games as common manager of Korea.
Kim beforehand held common managerial roles for Korea at Infold and Scopely, each for over two years.
He was additionally head of enterprise growth at cell sport writer Tilting Level for Korea and Japan.
Kim began his profession within the video games business at Razer in 2010 as Korea nation manager, then held the identical place at Glu Cellular.
“I’m thrilled to announce my new position as Normal Manager of Korea at Kuro Video games,” mentioned Kim. “I’ve at all times admired builders who prioritize participant expertise above all else. Kuro Video games is an ideal instance of this.
“I’m honored to steer the Korean department and look ahead to constructing even stronger native communities and delivering world-class service to our followers in Korea.”
Johny Scaglione | Govt producer, Azra Video games
Johny Scaglione has been promoted to government producer at Azra Video games.
Scaglione joined the developer in 2024 as senior director of manufacturing.
He beforehand labored at Scopely for 5 years, beginning as senior producer earlier than changing into lead producer in 2021, then manufacturing director in 2023.
Scaglione was additionally assistant producer at Digital Arts for six years, and held producer roles at IUGO Cellular Leisure and Offworld Industries.
Jeremy Griffith | Inventive director, Theorycraft Video games
Jeremy Griffith has been promoted to artistic director of Theorycraft Video games.
Griffith joined the developer in 2021 as principal VFX artist, happening to work as senior sport designer.
Earlier than Theorycraft, he was lead VFX artist at Cloud Chamber, and senior VFX artist at Riot Video games. Additionally offered distant FX growth work for a number of purchasers.
“2025 introduced plenty of challenges, however I’m excited to announce that I’m taking over the position of Inventive Director at Theorycraft Video games,” mentioned Griffith.
“I’m very grateful for the chance to carry my complete skill-stack to bear on some cool issues and new enjoyable.”