38 Studios hires business development VP

38 Studios has announced the appointment of Jennifer MacLean as vice president of business development.

MacLean was previously VP and general manager of games at Comcast, the largest cable company in the United States.

"Jen is a valuable addition to our exceptional team, bringing impeccable credentials, strong relationships, and impressive knowledge of the industry," said Brett Close, CEO and president of 38 Studios.

"Her extensive industry experience, intersecting product development, media infrastructures, and entertainment properties, will most certainly open new opportunities for the 38 Studios vision."

Named as one of the game industry's 100 most influential women, MacLean has more than ten years of experience in online content and interactive entertainment. She is also the incoming chair of the Board of Directors of the IGDA.

"38 Studios is developing a reputation as one of the industry's top companies at which to work because of its people, leadership, and vision," said MacLean.

"I'm truly excited to join a ground-breaking company that is working to deliver a next-generation online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional games we understand today."

Prior to her work with Comcast, MacLean was programming director for AOL games. She began her career at Microprose Software.

She holds a BA degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA with an international business concentration from Columbia University. MacLean will be based at the company's headquarters in Massachusetts.