April 2026 Industry Appointments: CodeDev Names Andy Norman as Chief Operating Officer

Staying up-to-date with the latest industry movements can be challenging, which is why we provide regular summaries of notable appointments and transitions. To have your company's updates included, please submit the appointee's name, new role, company, and previous role to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. CodeDev, a co-development studio specializing in Unreal Engine, has appointed Andy Norman as its Chief Operating Officer. Norman previously led the Keywords Create Division as studio leader and joins recent additions to the CodeDev team, including Technical Director Steve Bedford and Design Director Liam McDonald. Norman and CodeDev Chairman Rik Alexander have a history of collaboration, having previously led The Multiplayer Group. Alexander founded MPG and oversaw its sale to Improbable in 2019, with Norman later becoming CEO and managing the company's £76.5 million acquisition by Keywords Studios in 2023. "My past experiences with Rik Alexander have always yielded positive results," Norman stated. "I'm equally impressed by CEO Myke Parrott's drive and commitment to our shared vision." Norman emphasized the importance of prioritizing partner relationships, including both staff and customers, to drive long-term success. "Rather than focusing solely on revenue or margin goals, we will invest in understanding and supporting our partners' success, which will ultimately lead to our own growth and achievements," he explained. CEO Myke Parrott welcomed Norman, saying, "Rik and Andy have a proven track record of building industry leaders. With our reputation for solving complex Unreal Engine challenges, we require exceptional operational leadership to manage our growth trajectory, and Andy's expertise in nurturing culture at scale makes him an ideal fit for our team." In related news, Tom Goldberger has joined creative communications agency DDA as Vice President of Gaming. Goldberger outlined his new role, stating, "Our team will specialize in consumer communications across various gaming aspects, including console and PC gaming, mobile, and gaming hardware. We will leverage our expertise in local and global campaign strategy, press targeting, launch creative ideations, and more to drive success for our clients." Prior to joining DDA, Goldberger held senior public relations roles at Square Enix in the UK, where he led over 70 launches in five years, as well as at Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Premier PR, Red Bull Racing, and Athlon Games.