Observed Signal · Aug 10, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Hiring and promotions across major game companies
A jobs digest reports multiple hires and promotions across the mobile and broader games industry. EA promoted Cam Weber to president and chief studios officer and David Tinson to president and chief operating officer as EA completes a $55bn take-private by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF. Nazara Technologies appointed Raymond A. Stauffer as CEO while founder Nitish Mittersain transitions to managing director after overseeing revenue growth and a $303m acquisition. Other moves include Michael Lieb named principal accounting officer at Unity, Martin Keely joining Epic Games as VP/GM of the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services, Jon Middleton joining Xsolla as EVP of strategic business, and hires at Kabam, Scopely, Tactile Games and Moon Active.
Routine hires and promotions within game companies; limited direct impact on the broader AdTech/MarTech ecosystem.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- EA appointed Cam Weber as president and chief studios officer and promoted David Tinson to president and chief operating officer as EA completes a $55bn take-private acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF.
- Nazara Technologies: Nitish Mittersain stepped down as chief executive to become managing director; Raymond A. Stauffer was named CEO. Nazara grew revenue from $115m to $192m and completed a $303m acquisition of Bluetile and BestPlay.
- Unity appointed Michael Lieb as principal accounting officer effective July 27; he previously served at Peloton Interactive, Shutterstock, Spotify and Ernst & Young.
- Epic Games hired Martin Keely as VP/general manager of the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services; he previously spent more than seven years at Blizzard Entertainment.
- Xsolla hired Jon Middleton as executive vice president of strategic business; additional hires reported at Kabam, Scopely, Tactile Games and Moon Active.
Connected Companies & Entities
12 Entities mappedMoon Active
Mobile games publisher built on freemium titles and live-ops.
“Moon Active: Yarden Calamaro has joined as a product game designer....”
Unity
Real-time 3D software and mobile app monetisation platform.
“Unity: Michael Lieb has been appointed principal accounting officer, effective July 27, having already served as the company’s chief account...”
EA
Game publisher with live services, subscriptions and in-game advertising.
“EA: Cam Weber has been appointed president and chief studios officer, and David Tinson promoted to president and chief operating officer, as...”
Shutterstock
Licensing marketplace for stock media, design tools and creative services.
“He previously served as vice president, corporate controller at Peloton Interactive, and held prior finance roles at Shutterstock and Spotif...”
Scopely
Investor / PELive-ops publisher of free-to-play mobile games.
“Scopely: Alon Fall has joined as a game economist....”
Spotify
Audio streaming platform with subscriptions, ads and creator tools.
“He previously served as vice president, corporate controller at Peloton Interactive, and held prior finance roles at Shutterstock and Spotif...”
Peloton
Connected fitness hardware and subscription workout platform.
“He previously served as vice president, corporate controller at Peloton Interactive, and held prior finance roles at Shutterstock and Spotif...”
EY
Global professional services network for audit, tax and consulting.
Xsolla
Gaming commerce and monetisation infrastructure for developers and publishers.
“Xsolla: Jon Middleton has joined as executive vice president of strategic business....”
FastSpring
Merchant-of-record commerce platform for global software and digital sellers.
“This column is sponsored by FastSpring....”
Epic Games
Game publisher, engine provider and digital games platform operator.
“Epic Games: Martin Keely has joined as VP/general manager of the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services....”
Activision Blizzard
Gaming publisher with major franchises and in-game advertising inventory.
“He previously spent time at Activision, and before that worked in indie development after building his early career in mobile gaming....”
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