Latest Appointments and Transitions in the Games Industry
Keeping up with the constant changes in the games industry can be challenging, which is why we have compiled a list of the most recent appointments and transitions. If you have any new hires or role changes in your company that you would like to include, please send the details to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Here are the latest updates:
Craig Chapple | Head of Content, PocketGamer.biz
Steel Media has announced the appointment of Craig Chapple as the new head of content at PocketGamer.biz. Chapple brings with him over 12 years of experience in the games industry, including his previous role as the EMEA mobile insights strategist at Sensor Tower. He previously served as a senior editor at PocketGamer.biz for three years.
In his statement about the appointment, Chapple expressed his excitement to be back in the world of journalism and working with the talented team at PocketGamer.biz to provide breaking news, interviews, and insightful analyses.
Shannon Gerritzen | Head of Publishing, IllFonic
Shannon Gerritzen has been promoted to the position of head of publishing at IllFonic. She has previously served as the vice president of marketing and communications at the game publisher. Prior to her role at IllFonic, Gerritzen worked as the director of communications and marketing at Hidden Path Entertainment and as the vice president of communications at UMG Gaming.
Gerritzen expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, stating that she will use her past experiences in PR and events to shape the marketing strategies for games. She also mentioned her goal of bringing games and IPs to IllFonic that they are passionate about.
Shannon Liao | Deputy Gaming Editor, Inverse
Inverse has recently hired Shannon Liao as its new deputy gaming editor. Liao is a career journalist with experience covering business and the games industry on various websites. She previously worked as a tech reporter at The Verge and as a CNN business writer. Liao’s most recent position was as a staff writer at The Washington Post’s gaming vertical, Launcher.
Liao expressed her excitement about joining Inverse in a social media announcement, stating that she is eager to start her role as the deputy gaming editor in New York.
Hanneke Faber | CEO, Logitech
Effective December 1, Hanneke Faber will assume the role of CEO at Logitech. Faber has a long and impressive career as a business executive in various firms and market sectors. She previously served as the chief e-commerce and innovation officer at Ahold Delhaize and as the president of global nutrition at Unilever.
Expressing her excitement about the new position, Faber stated that she believes it is an exciting time to be part of Logitech’s future growth, citing emerging technologies that expand opportunities across hybrid work, video conferencing, gaming, and streaming.
Pim Holfve | CEO, Flashbulb Games
Pim Holfve has been appointed as the new CEO of Flashbulb Games, taking over from company co-founder Rune Dittmer. Holfve previously served as the CEO at entertainment firm Avalanche Studios for nine years. He has also held board positions at various companies, including Niro Games and Propellerhead Software.
Holfve expressed his delight and honor to join Flashbulb Games, praising the incredible achievements of the studio. He looks forward to taking the company to new heights with the talented team.