Jobs Roundup: January 2024 | Hutch appoints Peter Hansen-Chambers as co-CEO

26.01.2024 - 17:01 / gamesindustry.biz

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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Peter Hansen-Chambers | Co-CEO, Hutch

Hutch has promoted Peter Hansen-Chambers as co-CEO; he joins Shaun Rutland in overseeing the mobile games firm.

Hansen-Chambers joined in 2014 and climbed up the company ranks during his tenure. He last served as both chief financial officer and chief revenue officer.

His career experience also includes a three-year stint as head of licensing with Dovetail Games.

In the announcement of his appointment on social media, Hansen-Chambers said, "I am happy to share that I have accepted the role of Co-CEO at Hutch, leading the company alongside Shaun Rutland!

"We have always enjoyed a very tight partnership, and this change essentially recognizes the way we have been working for the last couple of years."

VaultN has announced that Claire Ralley and Adam Selcuk have joined its executive team.

Ralley will step into the role of chief commercial officer, and Selcuk will now serve as chief product officer.

Ralley brings her career experience, including founding Genba Digital and serving as its CCO for seven years. She also had a four-year stint at Take-Two Interactive.

Meanwhile, Selcuk has worked at Exertis Ztorm, where he last served as interim managing director. In 2021, he founded Lorem Ipsum Interactive.

The NBA 2K League has appointed Jeremy Haber as its first chief operating officer.

Haber's responsibilities will include creating collaboration with the NBA and 2K brand for the league. He will report to CEO Andrew Perlmutter.

Before this new role, he served as assistant general manager of the Chicago White Sox.

"From identifying new competitive opportunities to crafting and implementing long-term strategy, he brings expertise in building sports businesses through innovation, analytics, and technology that will benefit the league for many years to come," said Perlmutter.

Owlchemy Labs has hired Sandra Marshall as its new chief operating officer.

Before her new role, Marshall worked at IT consultancy firm Booz Allen Hamilton as a principal of chief technology. She had a 16-year stint at the company.

Marhsall's professional work includes establishing Booz Allen Hamilition's first VR studio.

"My previous roles have shown me how creativity and technology can combine to create something groundbreaking. I'll apply my expertise to help Owlchemy Labs bring its virtual reality games and technology to market..." said Marshall.

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