It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
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Alexandre de Rochefort | CEO, Gameloft
Game publisher Gameloft has appointed Alexandre de Rochefort as its new CEO.
Rochefort previously served as general manager and chief financial officer for the company.
“It is an honor to pursue my duty as CEO of Gameloft after over 22 years in this company,” said de Rochefort.
“This is the dawn of a new era for Gameloft as a cross-platform game developer and publisher, and I am thrilled to be leading the company with the help of our reorganized Executive Committee and the trust of our parent company Vivendi.”
Mila Pavlin | Design Director UX, Monolith Productions
Monolith Productions has hired Mila Pavlin as UX design director to work on its upcoming Wonder Woman title.
Pavlin previously worked on God of War Ragnarök as a lead UX designer at Santa Monica Studio.
During her career, she also served as an art director at 2clams studios. Her game credits include Housewife Wars and Kitchen Rage.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Design Director UX at Monolith Productions (WB Games)!” Pavlin said in her announcement on LinkedIn.
Nathan Sellyn | chief of staff, Behaviour Interactive
Nathan Sellyn has joined game developer Behaviour Interactive as chief of staff.
Before this, he was a consultant at Digital Development Management and Immutable.
Sellyn’s career also included serving as chief creative officer at FlowMotion Entertainment.
“New year, nouveau moi. Stoked to join Canadian gaming leader Behaviour Interactive as chief of staff,” he said on LinkedIn.
Yaroslav Berezovskiy | Creative producer, PreviewLabs
Yaroslav Berezovskiy has been appointed as creative producer at PreviewLabs.
In his new position, he will oversee prototype development efforts for the company’s clients.
Throughout Berezovskiy’s professional career, he’s worked at companies such as Wargaming, Kabam, and Disney.
“In rapid prototyping, it is imperative to have expertise both in creative and engineering aspects. With his broad experience in game design and development, Yaroslav is going to be instrumental in taking our company to the next level,” said PreviewLabs CEO Bernard François.
Lee Kirton | Entertainment director and creative producer, 4media
4media has announced that Lee Kirton has joined as entertainment director and creative producer.
He previously served as creative producer and director of communications and marketing at Platinum Films.
During his career, he had an 11-year stint at Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Europe division, where he last worked as communications and marketing director.
Kirton’s game credits include Elden Ring, Tekken, and The Witcher.
“I’m excited to bring my expertise to 4media group on a global level and to help lead and build a team to creatively deliver strategic stand out campaigns for existing and new clients,” he said.
Erik Mogensen | Senior director of business development, Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast has promoted Erik Mogensen as senior director of business development.
In his new position, he will work on building a portfolio of licensed video games based on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
Mogensen previously served as head of business development and consumer products licensing at GamesWorkshop.
He’s been with the board game company for 23 years throughout his professional career.
“I’m incredibly excited by the opportunity to work with old and new partners to bring everything from D&D and Magic: The Gathering to Transformers and Monopoly to digital life across all platforms!,” he said on LinkedIn.
Eric Fenstermaker | Senior narrative designer, Something Wicked Games
Something Wicked Games has hired game designer and writer Erick Fenstermaker as senior narrative designer.
His career in the games industry includes an 11-year stint at Obsidian Entertainment.
Fenstermaker has developed titles such as Fallout: New Vegas, South Park: The Stick of Truth, and Pillars of Eternity.
Mike Diver | Head of games, Premier
Entertainment industry agency Primer has named Mike Diver as its new head of games.
The firm’s gaming unit and Diver will represent titles such as Dead Island 2, Hogwarts Legacy, and WWE 2K23.
He brings experience working at firms such as LADbible, VICE, and BBC.
“Mike brings with him a wealth of experience and industry knowledge that we know will add significant value for our clients. We’re very excited to see where he takes the department in the future,” said Premier director James Bruce.
