Mobile Gaming Industry Hires and Power Shifts – April 2026

The mobile gaming industry continues to stay active in April 2026, building on a year that has already seen plenty of changes. This month too, several leadership moves have taken place, with experienced executives stepping into new roles while others moved across different studios.

Here’s a quick look at the key leadership changes and appointments from April this year.

Linh Nguyen – CEO at Falcon Game Studio

Linh Nguyen has been appointed CEO of Falcon Game Studio, marking a major leadership transition after nine years with the company. Previously serving as CMO, she played a key role in the studio’s growth and expansion. In her new role, Linh will oversee core operations, focusing on efficiency and sustainable growth.

Bruce Maclean – SVP & Studio GM at Gamefam

Bruce Maclean has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Studio GM at Gamefam after joining in 2025 as VP of Live Ops & Platform. He has played a key role in delivering experiences for partners like Disney, FIFA, and adidas. With over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles at BioWare, Mythic Entertainment, and EA, Bruce brings deep expertise in live-service games such as Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Manoj Rautaray – Lead Producer at Moonfrog Labs

Manoj Rautaray has been promoted to Lead Producer at Moonfrog Labs, continuing his journey with the studio since 2021. He has worked across titles like Ludo Club, Carrom Gold, and H5 games for Facebook Instant and web platforms.

Jamie Lee – Head of Business Development, Google Play Games Partnerships

Jamie Lee has been promoted to Head of Business Development for Google Play Games Partnerships, bringing over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Google since 2014, previously serving as Business Development Manager for Google Play in Korea.

Peter Chun – Head of Asia at New Tales

Peter Chun has been appointed Head of Asia at New Tales, bringing over 28 years of experience in gaming business development and market expansion. A pioneer in the Korean online gaming scene, he has contributed to the success of major titles like Lineage, Guild Wars, and Overwatch.

Xiaochuan (Giovanni) Ge – Chief Technology Officer at AppLovin

Xiaochuan (Giovanni) Ge is stepping into the role of Chief Technology Officer at AppLovin as part of a broader leadership transition. He succeeds Basil Shikin, who will move into a Distinguished Engineer position.

Corina Cacovean – Chief Legal Officer at AppLovin

Corina Cacovean has been appointed Chief Legal Officer at AppLovin, succeeding Victoria Valenzuela following her retirement. She will oversee the company’s global legal strategy and operations.

Craig Billings – Independent Chairperson at AppLovin

Craig Billings has been named Independent Chairperson of AppLovin’s Board. Previously serving as Lead Independent Director, he brings deep leadership experience.

Nikhil Kharoo – Senior Director, Global Head of PR & Partnerships at Razer

Nikhil Kharoo has been elevated to Senior Director and Global Head of PR & Partnerships at Razer, expanding his leadership across global communications and strategic collaborations. With prior experience at Google and Fitbit, he will oversee brand narrative and partnerships across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Woochang Lee – Head of UA at DreamAge

Woochang Lee has been promoted to Head of User Acquisition at DreamAge following the company’s rebrand from HYBE IM. Since joining in 2025, he has made a strong impact on growth strategy and performance marketing.

Kelly Chiew – Lead Communications Manager at Grinding Gear Games

Kelly Chiew has joined Grinding Gear Games as Lead Communications Manager, bringing over a decade of experience in gaming communications. She previously served as Senior Communications Manager at Level Infinite and held a leadership role at MOONTON Games, contributing to the global growth of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

Nicola Liu – China Representative at Playdigious

Nicola Liu has been appointed as Playdigious’ representative in China, marking a strategic move to strengthen the publisher’s presence in the region. She will lead efforts to establish a local entity, navigate regulatory frameworks, and build key partnerships.

Caglar Eger – Chief Commercial Officer at Aonic

Caglar Eger has transitioned from CEO of exmox to Chief Commercial Officer at Aonic, following a period of rapid growth in which he scaled exmox’s annual revenue to 40x. In his new group-level role, he will focus on commercial strategy and expanding key partnerships across Aonic’s portfolio. He will also continue supporting exmox through partner relations.

Paul Schempp – CEO at exmox GmbH

Paul Schempp has taken over as CEO of exmox while continuing in his role as CEO and co-founder of Aonic. Having worked closely with exmox since its acquisition in 2022, he will now lead the company’s next phase of international expansion and growth.

Carmille Gidfors Netzler – Producer at King

Carmille Gidfors Netzler has joined King as a Producer, bringing experience from Mojang Studios and Ubisoft Stockholm. She previously worked as Senior Gameplay Producer on Minecraft, contributing to major releases through cross-team collaboration.

Abdullah Alkarawi – Head of Esports & Publisher Relations at Twisted Minds

Abdullah Alkarawi has been appointed Head of Esports and Publisher Relations at Twisted Minds. In this role, he will lead the organization’s competitive strategy and operational vision across global esports titles. He will also oversee talent development and work closely with teams to optimize performance and maintain a strong competitive presence.

Kevin Carter – Senior Director, Digital Sales at Square Enix

Kevin Carter has joined Square Enix as Senior Director of Digital Sales, bringing extensive experience in global publishing and platform partnerships. He previously worked at Valve, supporting game distribution and partner publishing on Steam, and spent over seven years at Blizzard Entertainment as Director of Global Publishing.

Lynsey Ng – Principal Product Manager, Live Games at Scopely

Lynsey Ng has joined Scopely as Principal Product Manager for Live Games, bringing strong expertise in live ops and monetization strategy. She previously served as Director of Product – Live Ops at Global Worldwide, where she led engagement and revenue initiatives for Kingdom Maker.

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