Paul Houlders: A Creative Force Takes the Helm at Technicolor Games

Paul Houlders, with an impressive career spanning over 30 years in art production and management, has been appointed as the global head of art at Technicolor Games.

In his new role, Houlders will oversee the studio’s creative team across the globe while collaborating closely with the company’s executive team.

Previously, Houlders worked at renowned firms such as EA, where he spent seven years, ultimately serving as the group art director at EA Shanghai. Before his arrival at Technicolor Games, he held the position of studio director at Sperasoft.

Expressing his excitement about joining Technicolor Games, Houlders stated, “I am thrilled to be joining Technicolor Games and looking forward to reconnecting with old colleagues and partners. I am particularly excited for the opportunity to build new partnerships and grow with Technicolor Games.”

Room 8 Group Bolsters Leadership with Two Impressive Appointments

Exciting news from Room 8 Group as they announce the addition of Sonia Lashand-Sedler and Ellis McCusker-Thompson to their leadership team.

Sonia Lashand-Sedler now serves as an executive board member at Room 8 Group after an illustrious career that includes holding positions like COO and interim CEO at Keywords Studios. They also bring valuable experience as a senior advisor at private equity firms.

Meanwhile, Ellis McCusker-Thompson, previously the global marketing director at Technicolor Creative Studios, has been appointed as the global head of marketing at Room 8 Group. In this new role, McCusker-Thompson will focus on developing effective marketing strategies and enhancing customer experiences.

Charalampos Papadimitriou: An AI Trailblazer Joins PTW

In a major breakthrough for PTW, they have appointed Dr. Charalampos “Harry” Papadimitriou as the head of artificial intelligence.

Papadimitriou, renowned for his expertise as a data scientist, brings a wealth of experience to PTW. He has previously held significant roles such as the head of data science at FanAI and data science manager for League of Legends at Riot Games.

Kasturi Rangan, Chief Creative Officer at PTW, praised Papadimitriou’s industry track record, stating, “Harry comes to us with an impressive industry track record, and with his insights and leadership, I have every confidence in our AI division and their importance for future growth at PTW.”

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