© starbreezs People Starbreeze Appoints Adolf Kristjansson as New CEO One year after the leadership shake-up at Swedish company Starbreeze, the succession of former CEO Tobias Sjögren has now been finalised: Adolf Kristjansson will take over as the new CEO, while interim CEO Mats Juhl will return to his previous role as CFO. The management crisis at the Swedish By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Antonia Dreßler will join IGN Germany in April © eMense Business eMense International Expands IGN Germany and Welcomes Antonia Dreßler Antonia Dreßler will be joining IGN Germany from Computec in April. Operator eMense International describes the team’s expansion as a milestone that underscores their commitment to building and growing IGN Germany. Since November 2023, the Dutch company eMense International, in cooperation with licensor Ziff Davis, has overseen the development By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Kerstin Steinberg has taken on the role of Head of People and Culture at 1SP.Agency © 1SP People 1SP.Agency Appoints Kerstin Steinberg as Head of People and Culture The international agency group 1SP.Agency is expanding its human resources division. Since 1 March, Kerstin Steinberg has taken on the role of Head of People and Culture. Steinberg brings extensive experience in the agency world and deep expertise in developing modern HR structures and processes. She joins 1SP from By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Swordfish founder and Managing Director Ariane Poschner with Georg Reckenthäler © Swordfish Business Ariane Poschner Brings Georg Reckenthäler to Swordfish Georg Reckenthäler is joining the Swordfish PR team as Senior Communications and New Business Director, effective immediately. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the tech and gaming industry. On March 1, Georg Reckenthäler took up his new position at the Munich-based agency Swordfish. In this role, By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© PulluP Business Geoffroy Sardin Takes Over Operational Responsibility for PulluP as CEO On April 1, PulluP Entertainment is planning a change at the top. Former Deputy CEO Geoffroy Sardin will take over operational responsibility as CEO from Fabrice Larue, who will continue to define the company's strategy as Executive Chairman. Geoffroy Sardin has been with PulluP Entertainment, the French holding By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Prof Dr Dr Rudolf Thomas Inderst took a new role as Professor of Game Design and Game Studies at HNU © Rudolf Thomas Inderst/HNU Campus HNU Welcomes Rudolf Inderst as Professor for Game Design/Game Studies Prof Dr Dr Rudolf Thomas Inderst brings extensive experience in both the games industry and academic teaching to his new role as Professor of Game Design and Game Studies at HNU. Rudolf's career has taken him through various stations, including the publisher Plaion, where he was responsible for By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Eva Ghossain, Account Manager © MSM.digital Communications Business MSM.digital Communications Strengthens Account Management Team With Eva Ghossain MSM.digital Communications continues to expand its team: On 1 February, Eva Ghossain joined the communications agency as an Account Manager. Ghossain most recently worked as an Assistant Marketing Manager at Square Enix. Eva Ghossain joined MSM.digital Communications as an Account Manager on 1 February. She started her career By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Jagex Business Jon Bellamy Appointed as New CEO of Jagex Jagex (RuneScape) has announced the appointment of Jon Bellamy as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Phil Mansell, who has served as CEO since 2017. Mansell will remain with the company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. Jon Bellamy has been a member of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Private Division Business Peter Langhofer Joins Rockstar Games According to LinkedIn, Peter Langhofer is taking on new responsibilities within Take-Two Interactive. Most recently, he worked for Private Division, but he is now responsible for Rockstar Games' marketing in GSA. With over ten years in the industry, Langhofer has held leading positions at Bethesda/ZeniMax Germany and By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Annette Kümmel will be leading Medien.Bayern together with Stefan Sutor starting on 1 April © Vincent Mosch | VAUNET Business Annette Kümmel Appointed Managing Director of Medien.Bayern The shareholders' meeting of Medien.Bayern has named experienced media executive Annette Kümmel as the successor to Lina Timm. Kümmel will lead the initiative – including Blauer Panther, Games Bavaria, Medientage München, and XR Hub – alongside Stefan Sutor from 1 April. With over 30 years of experience in the media By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Gemma Brown and Rob O'Farrell (right) succeed Jon Rissik as Co-CEOs © Pictures from Dovetail Games Website Business Gemma Brown and Rob O'Farrell to Become New Co-CEOs of Dovetail Games PulluP Entertainment has set the course for the leadership of its subsidiary Dovetail Games: long-standing executives Gemma Brown and Rob O'Farrell will take over CEO responsibilities from Jon Rissik. Almost two years after its acquisition by PulluP (in German)—then still operating as Focus Home Entertainment—a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Webedia/Screenshot Business Webedia Appoints Christian Bombrun as New Managing Director In March, the French media company Webedia will welcome a new Managing Director: Christian Bombrun. Bombrun, who joins from the South African telecommunications company MTN Group, will be responsible for long-term profitability and the further integration of Elephant at Webedia. As Managing Director, Bombrun will oversee Webedia’s operations By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read
