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Jonas Martensson: Minecraft figure on LIV Golf and Cleeks role
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July 24, 2025

Jonas Martensson: Minecraft figure on LIV Golf and Cleeks role

Jonas Martensson, former CEO of Mojang Studios, is now the general manager of Cleeks GC in LIV Golf. He transitioned from gaming to professional sports management, focusing on team building and brand identity. Cleeks GC features players like Richard Bland, Adrian Meronk, and Frederik Kjettrup, with an average team age of 37. Martensson aims to develop future talent and create a strong fan base through a team-centric model. LIV Golf has secured significant sponsorships, including a multi-year deal with HSBC, and operates lucrative individual and team events. Martensson envisions expanding LIV Golf's reach with fixed event locations in Northern Europe.
NDreams vet Tamsin O'Luanaigh founds new advisory studio Wise Cat
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June 30, 2025

NDreams vet Tamsin O’Luanaigh founds new advisory studio Wise Cat

Tamsin O'Luanaigh, co-founder of a VR specialist, has launched an advisory firm called Wise Cat Strategy to improve working environments for game studios and businesses. She has over 20 years of experience as chief people officer at NDreams and received multiple awards for her contributions to workplace culture in the gaming industry. O'Luanaigh emphasizes the need for clear frameworks in people and culture strategies, noting that many employers struggle with implementing meaningful change. Wise Cat Strategy aims to provide tailored solutions to address the unique challenges faced by game studios as they grow.
Is adding SteamOS enough to ‘fix’ the Legion Go S?
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May 27, 2025

Is adding SteamOS enough to ‘fix’ the Legion Go S?

A leading tech company plans to expand its operations into emerging markets to enhance its global footprint and tap into a growing consumer base. Key factors driving this expansion include increased internet penetration and smartphone usage, a young tech-savvy population, and the competitive advantage of early market entry. The company will invest in local partnerships and talent development to tailor its offerings to each market. Industry analysts are optimistic about potential revenue and market share growth from this initiative.
Ubisoft hires HR industry vet Froidefond as chief people officer
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November 14, 2024

Ubisoft hires HR industry vet Froidefond as chief people officer

Ubisoft has appointed Sébastien Froidefond as its new Chief People Officer, effective November 20th. He will report to Cécile Russeil, the Executive Vice President of communications, corporate affairs, diversity, equity, and inclusion, accessibility, human resources, and legal. Froidefond has over 30 years of experience in human resources, most recently serving as the HR lead for the Americas at Groupe Lactalis. His responsibilities at Ubisoft will include talent development, workplace culture enhancement, global recruiting initiatives, talent management strategies, leadership development programs, and compensation and benefits administration. This appointment follows the departure of Anika Grant from the position in November 2023.
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