Azra Games Welcomes Kris Davis as Chief Business Officer
On April 7, US-based Azra Games announced the appointment of Kris Davis as the new Chief Business Officer. Davis, who previously held the position of co-head of mobile at Sony, brings extensive experience from his roles as COO at Capcom Mobile’s Beeline Interactive and VP of business development at Kabam. His primary focus will be to strengthen Azra’s operations as the company gears up for the launch of its mobile character collection RPG, codenamed Project Legends, set for release in October 2025.
Blockchain Game Alliance Elects New Co-President
On March 28, the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) appointed Yasmina Kazitani as co-president, joining Sebastien Borget in leading the organization. Kazitani has been a board member of the BGA since 2023, and her new role aims to further the alliance’s mission to promote blockchain gaming.
Ultra Expands Leadership with New COO
On March 26, Ultra, a Web3 game platform, announced the hiring of Maxime van Steenberghe as its new Chief Operating Officer. This strategic move aligns with the company’s expansion efforts, which began with the appointment of CEO Gus van Rijckevorsel in December 2024. In January 2025, Ultra also brought Adrien Moser on board as the head of acquisitions. Maxime previously worked at Circle Strategy, a consulting firm founded by van Rijckevorsel.
Kakao Games Appoints New Co-CEOs
On March 25, Metaborah, the blockchain gaming subsidiary of Kakao Games, named Lim Young-jun and Choi Se-hoon as co-CEOs. Lim, who joined Kakao Games in 2021, has been responsible for expanding the web3 platform BORA. In his role, he will concentrate on in-house development and business growth. Choi, who has a long history with Kakao, will oversee the overall management of Metaborah, leveraging his experience as CFO of Kakao Games and its European division.
CCP Games Names New Head of Economy
On March 6, CCP Games appointed Stefán Þórarinsson as the new head of economy. The former economist at the Central Bank of Iceland will focus on enhancing the in-game economy and player-driven financial systems for EVE Frontier. He takes over from Dr. Eyjólfur Guðmundsson, the previous lead economist. Stefán emphasized the importance of studying virtual economies, stating they have become significant financial systems. CCP Games is also implementing several updates to better analyze key economic aspects within the game.
Farcade Appoints New CMO
On February 27, web3 AI-driven UGC gaming platform Farcade announced Sam “Inevitable” Steffanina as its new Chief Marketing Officer. A recognized figure in the gaming industry, Steffanina is affiliated with the Wolves DAO and hosts a popular podcast called Gamified. He expressed his enthusiasm for Farcade’s potential, believing it has the makings to become the Zynga of this gaming cycle.
Unio Appoints New CEO
On January 30, Mark Long, the former CEO of Neon Machine, was named the new CEO of Unio, effective immediately. Unio is known for its Unioverse franchise and is pioneering a “franchise as a service” model in gaming. Tony Harman, the previous CEO, will remain involved as an advisor. Long commented on Unio’s innovative approach, stating that it has the potential to disrupt the web3 gaming landscape with its advanced content and UGC tools.
Saga Origins Welcomes New Head of Gaming Investments
On January 17, Saga Origins appointed Fernando Vasconez as the new head of gaming investments and partnerships. Vasconez, who previously served as the senior director of business development at Samsung, brings years of expertise in the technology and gaming sectors, particularly in mobile gaming and web3.
Metacade Strengthens Advisory Team
On December 5, blockchain game developer Metacade announced the addition of Anndy Lian to its advisory team. Lian has a robust background in government relations and previously served as the partnership chief at crypto exchange Bybit. He believes gaming is a prime use case for crypto innovation and is excited about Metacade’s commitment to leveraging AI in on-chain gaming.
Nyan Heroes Team Expands with Key Hires
On October 3, in anticipation of the launch of Nyan Heroes, 9 Lives Interactive enhanced its team with three significant appointments: Justin Randall, who has experience with major game studios; Esteban Barten, a marketing expert; and Asimakis Reppas, who has a background in game economy. CEO Max Fu expressed confidence in their combined expertise, which will be crucial for the game’s development.
Earn Alliance Appoints New COO
On September 4, Earn Alliance, a web3 game discovery platform, announced Jeff Drobick as its new COO. Drobick, the former president and CEO of mobile game company Tapjoy, will leverage his extensive experience in gaming engagement services to help Earn Alliance scale its operations effectively.
Blackmouth Games Appoints New CEO
On September 2, Blackmouth Games named Sergio Reyes, the company’s former CSO, as its new CEO. Reyes boasts a diverse background in gaming and esports, having worked with various notable companies. Joaquin Valverde, the previous CEO, will transition to an executive founder role.
Random Games Strengthens Leadership Team
On July 19, Random Games announced the hiring of Eric Peterson as the new Chief Creative Officer for its web3 gaming franchise, Unioverse. Peterson, a co-founder of Star Citizen, will oversee the creative direction and development of games released through the Unioverse UGC platform.
Helika Expands Team with Key Appointments
On July 9, Helika, a web3 gaming analytics startup, filled three essential positions. Jeff Holek, Louis A. Etchian, and Mike Kang joined the team, bringing diverse experiences from various gaming and technology sectors.
Nexon Appoints New CBDO
On July 1, South Korean game developer Nexon announced the appointment of Dominic Jang as the new Chief Business Development Officer. Jang previously worked at the Japanese blockchain Oasys and expressed enthusiasm about joining Nexon, praising its team and their collaborative spirit.
Animoca Brands Welcomes New Business Development Head
On May 15, Animoca Brands announced Olivia Song as the new head of business development for Mocaverse. Song comes to Animoca after four and a half years leading business development efforts at Avalanche Korea.
Yuga Labs Names New Head of Gaming BD
On February 20, George Yousling, previously the head of gaming business development at Polygon, was appointed as the new head of gaming BD at Yuga Labs. This follows Yuga’s acquisition of the NFT collection Moonbirds.
Animoca Brands Japan Appoints New COO
On February 1, Kensuke Amo was named Chief Operating Officer of Animoca Brands Japan. Amo has a strong background, having developed Japan’s first NFT marketplace at Coincheck and contributed to various gaming initiatives.
Horizon Blockchain Games Welcomes New President and COO
On January 26, Greg Canessa, known for his work on Xbox Live Arcade, was appointed as president and COO of Horizon Blockchain Games. Before this, he held a global director position at Google, focusing on cloud gaming.
Sky Mavis Hires First CFO
On January 17, Sky Mavis, the developer of Axie Infinity, appointed Ellen Gormley as its first Chief Financial Officer. Gormley, who has over two decades of financial leadership experience, will be responsible for defining the company’s financial strategy.
nWay Co-Founder Steps Down as CEO
On December 7, nWay co-founder Taehoon Kim announced his decision to step down as CEO after 12 years, transitioning to an advisory role within Animoca Brands.
Farcana Welcomes New Advisor
On December 30, Dubai-based Farcana announced Carlos Rodríguez as an advisor and board member. Rodríguez is the founder and former CEO of G2 Esports, one of the largest global esports organizations.
Telos Hires New Head of Gaming
On November 28, the Telos blockchain announced Justin Edwards as its new Head of Gaming. Edwards has experience from Jagex and Decentraland, and he will work to expand Telos’ gaming ecosystem.
Sandbox Names New Chief Content Officer
On October 17, The Sandbox appointed Nicola Sebastiani as its Chief Content Officer. Sebastiani, who has a rich background in game business development for Apple and PlayStation, will oversee game publishing and production for The Sandbox’s partners.
Azra Games Hires VP of Product Design
On September 19, Azra Games appointed Justin Jones as the Vice President of Product Design for its RPG Project Legends. Jones brings 15 years of experience in designing RPGs and strategy games.
Decentralised Gaming Ventures Expands Team
On September 6, Singapore-based Decentralised Gaming Ventures (DGV) announced the hiring of Joseph Young as Chief Investment Officer and Alvyn Ng as Senior Marketing Manager to bolster its web3 gaming efforts in Southeast Asia.
WAGMI Games Strengthens Development Team
On August 3, WAGMI Games, known for its mobile TD game, announced the hiring of Esteban Gil and Brent Pease to key roles in business strategy and operations, respectively.
Blockchain Game Alliance Elects New Board Members
On July 20, the Blockchain Game Alliance elected six new members to its board following an open submission process, enhancing its governance and strategic direction.
MYSTiC Games Appoints New CMO
On July 19, MYSTiC Games announced Vishal Pandey as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He aims to enhance player ownership in gaming, bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3.
Pixelcraft Hires New Game Director
On July 14, Pixelcraft announced Andy Tudor as its new game director. Tudor has a wealth of experience from previous roles in major gaming companies.
Goals Welcomes New Board Members
On July 7, the Swedish soccer game Goals appointed Ebba Ljungerud and Oskar Gabrielsson as new board members, both bringing extensive experience from leading gaming companies.
Thirdweb Appoints New VP of Gaming
On June 20, Thirdweb announced Atif Khan as its new Vice President of Gaming, as the company launches a division aimed at supporting game developers.
Roboto Games Appoints New Director of Product
On May 4, Roboto Games announced Philip La as its new director of product. La, a former product lead at Sky Mavis, will oversee the development of a new MMO.
Yuga Labs Appoints New CTO
On April 28, Yuga Labs announced Mike Seavers as its new Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Kerem Atalay while continuing to drive the company’s innovation in web3.
AlterVerse Inc Hires New Game Designer
On April 24, AlterVerse Inc announced Rafal Nowocien as a new game designer, who will contribute to the development of its MMOG.
Sky Mavis Products VP Announces Departure
On April 12, Philip La announced on Twitter his departure from Sky Mavis to take some time off before starting a new endeavor.
Yuga Labs Welcomes New CEO
On April 3, Yuga Labs officially welcomed Daniel Alegre as its new CEO, who aims to revolutionize the gaming industry by empowering players with ownership of in-game assets.
