It may be troublesome conserving monitor of the varied comings and goings within the video games trade, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
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Laura Lilley | Chief working officer, Room 8 Group
Room 8 Group has employed Laura Lilley as its new chief working officer.
All through her skilled profession, she’s held government positions throughout a number of companies.
Earlier than her hiring, she labored as interim chief working officer at Bare Wines.
Lilley was additionally the worldwide chief working officer at Finecast for a 12 months. She labored at KPMG UK for 9 years, final serving as head of transformation.
“I am delighted to affix Room 8 Group and have the chance to be a part of their thrilling journey in shaping the trendy video games trade by way of co-development. I sit up for working with such a robust group,” she mentioned.
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Johan Gästrin | Chief expertise officer, Decision Video games
Johan Gästrin has been appointed as chief expertise officer at Decision Video games.
He initially joined the developer again in 2021 as head of expertise.
Gästrin brings with him expertise that features a four-year stint at King. He final held the position of product supervisor technical platform.
“With the shifting panorama towards spatial computing and blended actuality being a extra distinguished factor than ever earlier than, we’re thrilled to have Johan Gästrin’s breadth of technological prowess main the corporate in these efforts,” mentioned Decision Video games CEO Tommy Palm.
Skybound Leisure provides government duo
Skybound Leisure has made new appointments to its management group.
Gregg Sulak has been named chief monetary officer of the leisure agency. Sulak beforehand labored at Wondery in the identical place.
His profession features a seven-year stint at Machinima, the place he final served as VP of monetary planning and evaluation.
In the meantime, Will Kassoy has joined as head of shopper technique. He previously served as president of Omaze.
Kassoy’s skilled historical past contains working at AdColony for six years as CEO.
“Gregg’s experience is pivotal as we actively improve M&A and IP growth, whereas Will’s background in cultivating long-term fan loyalty lies on the core of Skybound’s DNA,” mentioned Skybound CEO David Alpert.