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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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.”
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.