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How can the UK games industry solve its skills shortage?

From school visits to internal career development programs, industry experts discuss the ways in which games companies can attract future talent

July 17, 2024 James Batchelor

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Jobs Roundup: June 2024 | Xbox marketing officer Jerret West leaves for Roblox

Update: Larry Hryb joins Unity as director of community

June 18, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Netflix moving games boss Mike Verdu to new role

Former EA and Facebook exec will remain leader of Netflix's games efforts until replacement is found

June 12, 2024 James Batchelor

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Jobs Roundup: May 2024 | ESA Foundation names Sue Madden as executive director

Update: Mario Gerhold and Jan-Eric Lauble join My.Games

May 28, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Fragbite Group CEO Marcus Teilman steps down

Stefan Tengvall named interim CEO, gaming and esports firm initiates cost reduction program

May 24, 2024 James Batchelor

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Lightspeed Studios appoints Sony veteran as vice president of PC and console publishing

Michael Pattison was previously CEO of Team17, held senior positions at THQ and Capcom

May 24, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Embracer CFO and deputy CEO Johan Ekström stepping down

Current deputy CFO Müge Bouillon will take on financial responsibilities, while Crystal Dynamics boss Phil Rogers will be deputy CEO

May 23, 2024 James Batchelor

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Bandai Namco appoints Adrien Guerra as country manager for UK and Nordics

Current vice president of Northern Europe John Galloway to retire from his position

May 16, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Mats Juhl appointed as Starbreeze interim CEO

Former CFO will take over from Juergen Goeldner, who has been nominated as chairman of the board

May 15, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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IO Interactive welcomes back Ulas Karademir as chief technology officer

Exec previously spent seven years at the Hitman studio, will oversee ongoing development of Glacier engine

May 15, 2024 James Batchelor

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Marc Whitten to leave Unity

Long-serving exec will take on the role of strategic advisor until the end of the year

May 14, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Playtika cuts two executive roles amid leadership restructure

CEO says the actions "are designed to position us to return to growth in the mobile gaming sector"

May 10, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Meet Amir Satvat, the man leading efforts to find laid-off developers new jobs

We find out more about Satvat's initiatives to support those affected by widespread job cuts, already helping more than 1,800 people find work

May 9, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau

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GamesIndustry.biz welcomes Hannah Potter as senior account manager

New addition to the team will help grow leading B2B site's digital and event portfolios

May 3, 2024 GamesIndustry.biz Staff

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Matthew Bromberg appointed CEO of Unity

Interim CEO Jim Whitehurst to become executive chair of Unity's board

May 2, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Jobs Roundup: April 2024 | Ubisoft names Cécile Russeil as executive VP

Update: Nina Adams is named studio director of Auroch Digital, Tara Voelker joins Netflix Games

April 30, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau

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OPM's Kim Parker-Adcock: If you survive this industry downsizing, you can survive anything

The agency's founder reflects on the collapse of One Player Mission, and her hopes about the reformation of recruitment

April 18, 2024 James Batchelor

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Report calls for new industry-led body to solve UK skills crisis

UPDATE: Skillfull's Gina Jackson tells GamesIndustry.biz that fixing systemic issues may stop the cycle of layoffs

April 17, 2024 James Batchelor

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ProbablyMonsters unveils Hidden Grove

Harold Ryan talks about company's expansion with a new team headed up by former Destiny design lead Chris Opdahl

April 9, 2024 Brendan Sinclair

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Sean Shoptaw promoted to Disney Games EVP as leadership team expands

Ray Gresko and Bjorn Tornqvist join the team, while Jay Ong and Haluk Mentes are promoted

April 8, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Report: Yu Miyake stepping down as producer on Dragon Quest

Nier Automata producer Yosuke Saito allegedly considered to take on Miyake's role

April 5, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Jobs Roundup: March 2024 | Xbox hires Leo Olebe as VP of global partnerships

Update: Scopley hires Activision alum Bobby Loya as SVP, King appoints Eric Bowman as its new chief technical officer

March 28, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau

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PlayStation veteran Connie Booth joins EA

The executive's new role includes overseeing Bioware revitalization

March 19, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Sega hires ex-Disney exec as head of global transmedia

Justin Scarpone will oversee growth of Sega's IPs including Persona and Like a Dragon

Feb. 29, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Jobs Roundup: February 2024 | CD Projekt Red grows Project Orion team

Update: Dan Wood joins Bastion to lead new division , Daniel Svärd is named Co-CEO of Drest

Feb. 28, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau