It may be tough protecting 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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Marathon director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie
Joe Ziegler has left Bungie 4 months after the launch of Marathon. Ziegler’s position as recreation director on the title shall be handed to Del Chafe III, who will oversee the sport alongside artistic director Julia Nardin.
“Each of them have been working in a powerful management capability for the crew and are able to information Marathon into the subsequent chapter with a fair higher and brighter future,” mentioned Ziegler.
Criss Bürki | Supervisor, advertising and marketing technique – influencers, Capcom
Criss Bürki has been appointed supervisor, advertising and marketing technique – influencers at Capcom. Bürki beforehand held the position of worldwide creator marketing campaign supervisor at Ubisoft.
Fanny Vaudour | Producer, CD Projekt Purple
Fanny Vaudour has joined CD Projekt Purple as a producer. Vaudour beforehand served as producer at Razing Studios, Chamo Video games, and Housemarque. They have been additionally venture coordinator at Ubisoft Paris Studio.
Mahmoud Ziater | Business lead, Qwacks
Mahmoud Ziater has been appointed industrial lead at Qwacks. Ziater beforehand served as advertising and marketing and gross sales supervisor at True Gaming. He’s additionally a development and partnerships advisor at Rivaln.
Chris Chung joins Neowiz as head of worldwide enterprise group
Chris Chung has been appointed head of worldwide enterprise group at Neowiz.
Chung beforehand served as chief product officer at Wargaming and head of enterprise at NCSoft Korea and the pinnacle of NCSoft West. He additionally based Motiga, the creator of Gigantic.
“Chung’s expertise in each stage of bringing the sport to the worldwide market is strictly why he’s the proper match to guide our World Enterprise 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 actually companion with builders and creators throughout the globe.”
Neowiz just lately reorganised its divisions into three teams: the Gaming Studios Group, the World Enterprise Group, and the Stay Sport Enterprise 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 improvement 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 world PR director.
“We’re delighted to have Jonnie turn into part of our new advertising and marketing management,” mentioned Team17 common supervisor Harley Homewood. “We want to absolutely make use of his abilities to assist consolidate and improve media and market consciousness for all of our titles.”
Gemma Cannon | Artistic 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 enterprise, Nodwin Gaming
Teemu Koski has taken on the position as CEO of MENA enterprise at Nodwin Gaming.
Koski joined Nodwin in 2025 as chief enterprise officer for MENA. He beforehand served as chief development officer at YaLLa Esports.
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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 companion 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 facets of the sport improvement course of,” mentioned Henrysson.
“Main a studio isn’t a one-man job – it’s the whole crew’s effort. Our dedication to steady enchancment was, and continues to be, central to all the pieces we do. To everybody at Supermassive Video games, I’m so grateful for all the pieces I’ve learnt and skilled with all of you.”
Tim Stokes joins Nex Playground as interim common supervisor, EMEA & ANZ
Tim Stokes has joined Nex Playground as interim common supervisor. Stokes will lead industrial development and growth of Nex Playground throughout Europe, the Center East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Ryan Ferwerda | Head of reside companies & cell at EA Tiburon
Ryan Ferwerda has been promoted to go of reside companies & cell at Digital Arts Tiburon. Ferwerda beforehand served as head of cell, specializing in EA Sports activities together with roles as common supervisor and recreation director.
Emily Dixon | Senior account govt, Bastion
Emily Dixon has been appointed senior account govt 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 go 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 enterprise improvement and licensing
Christopher Serra has been appointed VP of enterprise improvement and licensing at Paramount Video games.
Serra beforehand served as director of video games enterprise improvement at Oculus VR.
Alexis Bonte departs Stillfront as CEO
Alexis Bonte will go away 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 nicely positioned for its subsequent chapter,” mentioned Stillfront chair of the board Lars-Johan Jarnheimer.
“We’re grateful that Alexis stays absolutely devoted to Stillfront all through the transition to make sure a easy 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 improvement supervisor of Unreal Engine 4.
“I am happy with the half I used to be in a position to play in Unreal Engine’s evolution from UE3 to the place it stands in the present day,” mentioned Penwarden.
“It is exceptional to see how far the engine has come, how a lot the neighborhood has grown, and all of the unbelievable video games and experiences builders have created with it.
“Most of all, I am happy with the crew we constructed: probably the most gifted, passionate, and extraordinary group of engine and recreation builders I might 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 govt.
Gazdar was a senior account supervisor at GingerMay, and Hollis was an account govt at Zeno London.
Joe Kearns | Undertaking supervisor, Yrs Really
Joe Kearns has joined Yrs Really 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.