It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
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Naveen Chopra | CFO, Roblox
Roblox has appointed Naveen Chopra as CFO, taking over the role from Michael Guthrie who announced last year that he would be stepping down.
Chopra has over 25 years of experience in financial and strategic leadership, with his most recent role being CFO of Paramount. He has also held executive roles at Amazon, Pandora, and TiVo.
“Roblox’s innovative platform and vibrant community present a unique opportunity to connect and empower a scaled global audience,” said Chopra.
“I’m thrilled to join a company with such significant cultural impact where innovation, entertainment, and communication work symbiotically to create value for stakeholders, while fostering a safe and civil environment for millions of users.”
He continued: “This role represents an exciting opportunity to combine my passion for revolutionary consumer entertainment with my experience in technology and media to drive the next chapter of growth at Roblox.”
Roblox CEO and co-founder David Baszucki added: “Naveen’s experience as CFO at leading companies equips him with invaluable financial and strategic acumen to foster Roblox’s growth.
“His engineering foundation further enhances his ability to align technical operations with financial strategy, making him an ideal leader for our ongoing innovation and success.”
Eurogamer makes changes to its editorial team
Over at our sister site, Eurogamer’s new editorial director Tom Orry has detailed changes in the publication’s editorial team.
Orry was previously editor-in-chief of VG247, and was managing director of US Gamer. He also created and ran VideoGamer.com for over a decade.
Alex Donaldson has been appointed editor-at-large, having previously worked as assistant editor of VG247. He also co-founded RPG Site, of which he was editor-in-chief and is currently director.
Dom Peppiatt and Chris Tapsell are deputy editorial directors, focusing on specific areas of the site. Peppiatt will cover news and features, while Tapsell will lead criticism, opinion, and external contributors.
Peppiatt has worked in games journalism for 15 years, having worked for Ginx TV and GamesTM, as well as being editor-in-chief of VG247. Tapsell was previously Eurogamer’s deputy editor, having started at the publication as a staff writer then moving up to reviews editor.
Connor Makar has also joined the team as a staff writer. He previously joined VG247 as a staff writer in 2021, before becoming a reporter. He also worked as a publicist at Heaven Media for two years.
John Wright | CEO, Turborilla
John Wright has been appointed CEO of mobile developer Turborilla.
Wright has almost 15 years of experience in the games industry, most recently as vice president of mobile games at Kwalee.
He also worked at Luna Labs, joining in 2020 as vice president of operations before becoming head of operations and head of global growth partnerships. He then became head of customer success following Unity’s acquisition of the company.
“I’m honoured to lead Turborilla into its next chapter,” said Wright. “With our talented team, we’ll continue to grow the Mad Skills brand, strengthen our publishing partnerships, and create new experiences that engage players around the world, doubling down on what fans love.”
Turborilla founder and former CEO Tobias Andersson added: “We’re thrilled to welcome John Wright as our new CEO. John brings a wealth of leadership experience and a bold vision for the future, championing our guiding principles.
“I am confident in stepping back into a board member position and handing over the reins, knowing he’ll lead Turborilla to new heights.”
George Fisher | Finance director for Engage division, Keywords Studios
Keywords Studios has promoted George Fisher to finance director for its Engage division.
Fisher joined Keywords in 2019 as financial controller, then financial controller for the firm’s UK marketing service line in 2020. His most recent role was operations director for the Engage division’s marketing services.
“It’s been an incredible journey since I joined Keywords Studios six years ago, and I’m immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together,” said Fisher.
“I’m looking forward to this new challenge and contributing to the continued success of the Engage division and Keyword Studios as a whole.”
Sarah Parvini | Communications lead, Activision
Former games and tech journalist Sarah Parvini is now communications lead at Activision, where she will be supporting the Call of Duty franchise.
Parvini previously worked for the Los Angeles Times and GlobalPost, with her most recent role being at the Associated Press as a technology writer.
“I’ll be diving into the world of live services, helping craft comms strategies, engage with the community and collaborate with developers to keep players posted on what we’re working on,” said Parvini.
“If you know me, you know I’m a lifelong gamer – and that as a journalist, I spent a lot of my career covering gaming and tech. I feel really lucky to take on a role that sits on the intersection of gaming, tech, and community. I can’t wait to weave my experience as a reporter into this next chapter.”
Hannah Cook | PR manager, Nintendo UK
Hannah Cook has been appointed PR manager at Nintendo UK.
Cook began her career in 2018 as a content creator on Twitch. She joined Nintendo in 2023 as part of an internship in marketing communications for PR, social, and influencer.
Ash Harvey | Senior PR manager, Dead Good Media
Ash Harvey has joined Dead Good Media as senior PR manager.
Harvey started in games in 2019 at Activision as a communications intern, before becoming public relations executive in 2020. He moved to Square Enix in the same role from November 2020 to August 2022, then worked at 2K as a junior manager for PR, communications, and events.
In May 2023 he was hired as public relations manager at Rebellion before joining Sega as international public relations manager in August 2023.
Gabor Mester | Head of US data analytics, Sony
Gabor Mester has been promoted to head of US data analytics at Sony.
Mester worked at PlayStation for 13 years, starting in 2011 in senior business and analytics strategy.
He held a variety of roles during his tenure, including senior manager for PlayStation user and feature analytics, director of business analytics and strategy, director of PlayStation Platform analytics, and senior director of platform analytics.
Mester left PlayStation in 2024 and moved to Sony in general. In his role, he is part of the firm’s ‘One Sony’ vision which is building “a data analytics culture and strategy to align Sony Pictures, PlayStation, Sony Music, and Electronics”.
Tom Glover | Senior director of communications, Niantic Spatial
Tom Glover has been appointed senior director of communications at Niantic Spatial.
Glover previously had the same role for the EMEA region at Niantic. Joining in 2022, he was involved in the communications strategies of Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Ingress Prime, and Monster Hunter Now, in addition to AR technology and internal communications.
Glover has worked in communications and PR for over two decades. Prior to Niantic, he worked at PR agency Golin. He started in 2018 as head of media (executive director), and was then promoted to executive director (EVP) in 2021.
Daniel Gazit | Product manager, Trailmix Games
Daniel Gazit has joined Trailmix Games as product manager.
Prior to joining Trailmix Games, Gazit was team product manager – economy at Scopely for almost four years.
Gazit began his career in the games industry in 2019 at Playtika as game economy manager and business analyst. He then moved to Huuuge Games in 2021 as game economy manager.
“Daniel brings a wealth of experience and vision, and we can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make,” said Trailmix.
Antonella Sciarrillo | Engine engineer, Jagex
Jagex has hired Antonella Sciarrillo as engine engineer.
Sciarrillo joined the games industry in 2018 providing Italian localisation and translation of Switch ‘N’ Shoot. She then worked as a junior programmer for Entertainment Game Apps for two years.
In 2020, she started her role as software engineer (platforms) then as graphics engineer (platforms) in 2022. Sciarrillo is also an ambassador for Women in Games.
Lex Luddy | Deputy editor, Rewinder Media
Games journalist Lex Luddy has become deputy editor of Rewinder Media.
Luddy is also editor-in-chief of independent games publication Startmenu, which was founded in 2019.
They also have bylines for Waypoint, Fanbyte, Polygon, PushSquare, Shacknews Overlode, Gayming Magazine, and 100 Words Gaming.
Alexander Jancso | Product manager, emerging franchises – Activision Blizzard
Alexander Jansco has joined Activision Blizzard as product manager for emerging franchises.
Prior to this role, he worked at Hothead Games as product marketing manager. He joined the developer in 2020 as advertising and research manager for product monetisation.
“I’ll be leading the development of emerging franchises products, shaping the team’s business and marketing strategy along the way,” said Jansco. “It’s an exciting role that brings together everything I’ve been building toward, working on some of my favourite games with a team and scale that inspires me.
“I’m humbled by the opportunity and incredibly excited to learn alongside some of the industry’s most talented professionals.”
