Keeping up with the constant flow of hires, departures, and role changes across the gaming sector can be a daunting task. That’s why we publish periodic round‑ups that capture the most noteworthy movements in a single, easy‑to‑read format. If you have a recent appointment or a transition you think belongs in this list, please forward the individual's name, new title, new company, as well as their previous position and employer to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Nate Nanzer has exited Epic Games after a seven‑year tenure to assume the role of Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial & Marketing at Paramount Games.
During his time at Epic, Nanzer held several senior positions, most prominently as Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Monetisation, where he helped shape the company’s revenue strategies and partnership ecosystems. "The scale of the ambition and vision here for what's next is incredibly exciting," Nanzer remarked. "My career has always sat at the crossroads of games, entertainment, and fandom, and the chance to help build the next chapter at Paramount was simply too compelling to decline." He added a note of gratitude toward his former colleagues, saying, "I’m deeply grateful to everyone at Epic and to all of the partners I’ve had the opportunity to work with along the way.
I’ll always be proud of what we accomplished together and will be cheering the team on from the sidelines." Julia Gutnik has been named Head of Media for Amazon Gaming. Prior to this appointment, she led media, social, and analytics at Kia America, and she also spent more than six years at Prime Video and Amazon Studios, where she oversaw digital and ad‑tech media initiatives. "After two years navigating the auto industry, I am returning to my entertainment roots, and to the place that shaped me into a global marketing leader," Gutnik said, underscoring her enthusiasm for re‑entering the gaming space.
Lorna Antoniazzi joins Studio MDHR as Art Producer. Antoniazzi previously worked at Roarty Digital, contributing to high‑profile projects such as Fortnite Battle Royale and Lego Fortnite, where she honed her skills in visual direction and asset pipeline management.
Aysu Kutbay steps into the role of Product Manager at Grand Games after serving as product manager at Rollic, where she was responsible for overseeing live‑ops, user acquisition, and feature rollouts for several mobile titles. David Bailey returns to Games Workshop as Lead Commercial Manager – Licensing. Bailey first joined the company in 2019 as Senior Licensing Manager, left in 2021 for a director role at Sumo Digital, and now comes back to help steer licensing initiatives across the expansive Warhammer universes. "It’s a privilege to return to the vast and evergreen Warhammer universes to help spearhead new business for licensing here," he explained.
"It’s an incredible opportunity and it’s great to be back in the fold working alongside great people." Liana Murphy has been appointed Account Director for U.S. Operations at Second Stage. Murphy previously held dual roles as COO and Head of Public Relations at Vicariously and V Publishing, giving her a strong background in both operational leadership and communications strategy.
Tim Coombs takes the helm as Head of Brand Marketing for Amazon Luna. Before joining Amazon, Coombs spent six years at Xbox, most recently as Director of Brand Management, after earlier roles as Senior Manager for Brand Strategy and Product Marketing Manager for Amazon Lumberyard and Amazon Game Tech.
Erik Mogensen departs Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast after three years as Senior Director of Business Development for Digital Gaming. Mogensen’s career includes a 23‑year stint at Games Workshop, where he culminated as Head of Business Development and Consumer Product Licensing, working on flagship brands such as Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Transformers. "It’s not lost on me how special it’s been to have worked on, and for, my favourite brands," he reflected, noting his excitement for the next chapter, wherever it may lead. Ryan Rubin joins Blizzard Entertainment as Senior Producer.
Rubin’s recent experience includes senior production roles at Netflix, where he helped launch mobile adaptations of Squid Game and Selling Sunset, as well as five years at Riot Games focusing on creative development for the League of Legends franchise. Andrey Odintsov becomes Head of Marketing at Battlestate Games.
Odintsov previously led user acquisition at Multicast Games and now operates as an independent growth and go‑to‑market consultant for various gaming projects. Dan Lazarides is named Chief Marketing Officer at Frontier Developments, succeeding Jo Cooke, who moved into the CEO role earlier this year.
Lazarides brings extensive experience from his previous position as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Sega Europe. Frontier’s CEO Jo Cooke praised the appointment, stating, "We are delighted to welcome Dan to Frontier, who brings a wealth of experience on some of the industry’s largest IPs. His leadership will continue our upward momentum and reinforce our player‑first strategy." Karen Ionescu takes on the role of Digital Sales Manager at Kalypso Media UK.
Ionescu’s background includes sales leadership at Numskull Games, as well as prior roles at Nintendo and Rising Star Games. Managing Director Andrew Johnson highlighted her strong retail and digital channel relationships as a key asset for the company. Hannah Barrett has been promoted to Senior Account Executive at esports and gaming communications agency Swipe Right, after joining as an Account Executive in December 2025. Supercell appoints Anni Pyy as Contract Manager.
Pyy previously spent four years in the same capacity at Metacore, overseeing legal and partnership agreements for mobile titles. Nathan Solbrandt becomes Senior Vice President of Business Development at fintech platform ZBD. Solbrandt’s prior experience includes senior account work at Motorica and a Vice President role at Xsolla covering the Americas. Olivia Lee is hired as Internal Events Producer at Riot Games, building on her experience as an associate producer for internal events and programs within the company.
Ciarah Pritchard joins Xsolla as Account Coordinator after serving as Account Performance Manager at Playback Rewards. Tracey Thompson returns to Bethesda as Vice President of Communications.
Thompson originally joined Bethesda in 2009, progressed to Associate VP of Communications, left for EA in 2019, and now comes back to support the communication strategies for Bethesda’s flagship franchises. Maddie Richter becomes Social Media Marketing Manager at Nintendo of America, transitioning from a similar role at Alaska Airlines where she managed brand‑focused social campaigns. Dana Duffield joins Yotta Games as Narrative Designer, after a senior narrative design position at Series Entertainment where she crafted storylines for several indie titles. Yogscast Games announces three new hires: Charlotte Willis as PR and Influencer Manager (formerly Creator and Community Director at Diva Agency), Robin Mawhinney as Production Coordinator (previously Junior Producer at Atelier 11), and Charlotte Pang as Publishing Coordinator (with a background in production, animation, and teaching game design at Submarine Art School and The Code Zone).
Steffen Holm and Chris Kruger have been added to Roblox’s Foundation AI team to advance the mobile‑first AI creation tool Build in New Zealand. The duo co‑founded Jars AI in 2023 and raised $3.5 million from Google and other investors, aiming to push the boundaries of AI‑driven entertainment.
Sathvik Sudireddy joins Rockstar Games as Marketing Manager for Live Services, after product management work on Call of Duty at Activision and a business development internship at Rockstar. Joe Chard is appointed Lead Product Manager at Netflix Games, bringing experience from a six‑year tenure as Vice President, Studio General Manager, and Head of Product at Jam City, as well as senior roles at Disney and Warner Bros.