2023 has been a year of significant changes in the mobile game industry, with many new appointments and movements across various companies. In this article, we will summarize some of the key hires and promotions that have taken place recently.

FunPlus Welcomes Alexandre Amancio as SVP & Head of World Building & IP Strategy

Alexandre Amancio, a veteran in the industry, has joined FunPlus as the Senior Vice President and Head of World Building & IP Strategy. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Amancio has previously worked as a creative director for popular games like Assassin’s Creed. He will be responsible for leading FunPlus’ cross-platform strategy and achieving its IP development goals.

Epic Games Appoints Christopher Pfeiffer as Director of Product Management

Christopher Pfeiffer has been appointed as the Director of Product Management at Epic Games. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked as an Executive Producer at Jagex and Wargaming. Pfeiffer will be responsible for driving various strategic initiatives related to game distribution, accounts, e-commerce, game services, and marketing tech.

Newzoo Promotes Emma McDonald to Chief Operating Officer

Emma McDonald, who has been with Newzoo for over 11 years, has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. McDonald has a strong background in marketing and has been instrumental in supporting games industry clients at Newzoo. In her new role, she will focus on implementing and improving company policies and mentoring the global team.

Abu Dhabi Gaming Appoints Haya AlQadi as Gaming & Esport Community Unit Head

Haya AlQadi has been appointed as the Gaming & Esport Community Unit Head at Abu Dhabi Gaming. AlQadi, who was previously recognized as one of Business Insider’s top 23 women in gaming, will be responsible for creating new and exciting esport events within the region. Her previous experience includes roles at Galaxy Racer and Live Nation Entertainment.

Ace Games Appoints Saikala Sultanova as SVP of Marketing

Saikala Sultanova has joined Ace Games as the Senior Vice President of Marketing. Ace Games, known for their popular game Fiona’s Farm, aims to create genre-defining games with their talented team. Sultanova has previously worked in senior marketing roles at DREST, Product Madness, and Ubisoft.

Damian Burns Leaves Twitch and Joins Bregal Milestone

Damian Burns, the former Senior Vice President/GM of Twitch in Europe, has announced his departure from the company. He will be joining Bregal Milestone, a leading growth capital firm, as part of their team focused on scaling high-growth technology companies. Burns has an extensive background in the gaming industry, having previously held positions at Meta, Facebook, Google, and Zed Media.

Two Desperados Hires Teodora Janku as QA Engineer

Teodora Janku has joined Two Desperados as a QA Engineer. The game development studio, known for their player-centric approach, has expanded their QA department with this appointment. Janku brings a strong passion for software testing and game development to the team.

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