Mobile Gaming Industry Hires and Power Shifts – February 2026

The mobile gaming industry has continued its fast-paced start to 2026. February has seen another wave of leadership shifts, with notable executives stepping into new positions and experienced figures making moves across studios. Here’s a clear breakdown of who moved where this month.

Julien Merceron – Chief Technology Officer at Delphi Interactive

Julien Merceron has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at Delphi Interactive, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience from companies including Konami, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and IO Interactive. Formerly Konami’s worldwide technology director, he led development of the FOX Engine and contributed to major titles such as Metal Gear Solid V and Pro Evolution Soccer.

Tracy Kim – Head of Business & Operations, Publishing Platform at KRAFTON

Tracy Kim has been promoted to Head of Business & Operations for KRAFTON’s Publishing Platform. She joined the company in 2025 as Technical Sourcing Manager after a successful career at Samsung Electronics and brings 15 years of experience in global business development.

Fatih Cebeci – Head of Studio at Leke Games

Fatih Cebeci has joined Leke Games as Head of Studio, bringing over 15 years of industry experience. He previously served as Head of Game Development at Roof Games, overseeing full game lifecycles after advancing from Lead Game Developer. Fatih has also held leadership roles at GoArt Worlds, Spektra Games, and HEY Games, and spent a decade as an indie developer at ParaziT Games, designing over 200 games and prototypes.

Robin Lau – Senior Global Brand Partnerships at HoYoverse

Robin Lau has stepped into the role of Senior Global Brand Partnerships at HoYoverse, bringing deep expertise in IP development, licensing, and entertainment strategy. Previously, he led gaming and IP partnerships at Dentsu, working across anime, esports, and mass media. At HoYoverse, Robin will focus on building culturally driven global brand collaborations around major titles like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero.

Irina Kim – Chief Financial Officer at SEGA Europe

Irina Kim has joined SEGA Europe as Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive global finance leadership experience. She previously served as CFO / VP Finance at Product Madness and as Vice President of Global Finance at Pixel United, overseeing international financial operations.

Tatiana Dutra Munhoz – Marketing Art Lead at Socialpoint (Zynga)

Tatiana Dutra Munhoz has been promoted to Marketing Art Lead at Socialpoint, part of Zynga. She has been with the company for over four years, previously serving in multiple marketing art outsourcing leadership roles.

Brooklyn Delorme – Development Director 2 at Kabam

Brooklyn Delorme has stepped into the role of Development Director 2 at Kabam, continuing a nearly seven-year journey with the studio. She has progressed through multiple leadership roles on Marvel Contest of Champions, from QA Analyst to Development Director. In her new position, Brooklyn will oversee development operations and help drive the continued success of the long-running title.

David Weiner – Interim Head of Marketing Creative Strategy & Technology at Rovio

David Weiner has officially joined Rovio after previously consulting on the launch of Sonic Rumble. He has stepped into the interim role of Head of Marketing Creative Strategy & Technology, working at the intersection of brand, performance, creativity, data, and technology.

Alexandre Salem – President at Arcade

Alexandre Salem has joined Arcade as President, bringing deep insight into the evolution of global gaming ecosystems. As Co-Founder and President, he will help shape the company’s vision and growth strategy from its Dubai base.

Ahmad Gazia – Director of Marketing & Community Growth at Mirai (Scopely)

Ahmad Gazia has joined Mirai, a Scopely company, as Director of Marketing and Community Growth. He will lead growth initiatives across the MENA region, focusing on localized strategies and authentic community engagement. In his new role, Ahmad aims to strengthen Scopely’s presence in the Arab world by connecting its portfolio with players in this fast-growing market.

Haider CW – Director of Product at Homa

Haider CW has joined Homa as Director of Product, beginning a new chapter after more than three years at Scopely. During his tenure, he held multiple product and game design leadership roles, driving major improvements in gameplay loops, seasonal structure, and live-ops strategy.

Jon Rosenblatt – VP of Global Marketing, Clash of Clans at Supercell

Jon Rosenblatt has joined Supercell as Vice President of Global Marketing for Clash of Clans. He brings extensive publishing and regional marketing leadership experience from Amazon Games, where he served as Publishing Director and previously Head of Marketing for EMEA.

Harriet Hughes – Portfolio Director at Team17

Harriet Hughes has joined Team17 as Portfolio Director, where she will focus on building long-term franchise value across the company’s iconic IP. She brings senior marketing leadership experience from Thunderful Group, where she served as VP of Marketing, and previously as CMO at Playstack. In her new role, Harriet will drive sustainable growth across new releases and back catalogue titles with a player-first approach.

Bryan Brandt – Vice President & General Manager at Scopely

Bryan Brandt has joined Scopely as Vice President and General Manager following more than five years at Kabam. During his time there, he held multiple leadership roles, including Executive Producer and General Manager, contributing to the growth of Marvel Contest of Champions.

Yuliya Nabieva – Chief Business Officer at Azerion

Yuliya Nabieva has been appointed Chief Business Officer at Azerion, where she will continue driving growth across the company’s gaming businesses, including AAA and casual games distribution. She has been with Azerion for over six years, previously serving as VP of Gaming and Strategic Partnerships and Director of Games Distribution Platforms.

Lital Jaffe – Director of Product at PLAYSTUDIOS

Lital Jaffe has joined PLAYSTUDIOS as Director of Product, bringing over six years of product leadership experience from Playtika. The experience was from Product Manager to Product Team Lead, driving key initiatives across major titles.

Ayush Singh – Chief Product Officer & Group GM (RPG) at Homa

Ayush Singh has stepped into the role of Chief Product Officer and Group GM – RPG at Homa. He previously served in multiple senior leadership roles at the company, including GM & SVP of Product and Analytics, and VP & GM of Hybridcasual, with prior experience at Zynga, 2K, and Electronic Arts under his belt.

Anh-Vu Nguyen – Chief Operating Officer at Anybrain

Anh-Vu Nguyen has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Anybrain after serving as Chief Growth Officer from 2020 to 2026. He has played a key role in the company’s expansion and brings over a decade of technology leadership experience, including co-founding adtech firm Fidzup.

Jayant Uppal – Strategic Growth Operator at Anybrain

Jayant (Jay) Uppal has joined Anybrain as Strategic Growth Operator, bringing more than nine years of experience in digital strategy. In his new role, he will shape the company’s global positioning and work closely with leadership and engineering teams.

Kangwook Lee – Chief AI Officer at KRAFTON

Kangwook Lee has been appointed as KRAFTON’s first Chief AI Officer, a newly created executive role focused on leading the company’s AI R&D and long-term innovation strategy. Previously Head of KRAFTON AI, he played a key role in building the foundation for the publisher’s AI-driven evolution.

Martin Schelling – Head of Brand, Assassin’s Creed at Ubisoft

Martin Schelling has been appointed Head of Brand for Assassin’s Creed, overseeing the franchise’s long-term strategy, global vision, and development roadmap. A veteran of the series, he previously served as Producer and Senior Producer on key entries including Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla.

Jean Guesdon – Head of Content, Assassin’s Creed at Ubisoft

Jean Guesdon returns to Assassin’s Creed as Head of Content, bringing decades of experience with the franchise. Known for his work as Creative Director on Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Origins, his history with the series dates back to Assassin’s Creed II.

François De Billy – Head of Production Excellence, Assassin’s Creed at Ubisoft

François De Billy has been named Head of Production Excellence for Assassin’s Creed, focusing on strengthening production practices and execution across the brand. He previously served as Senior Director, Global Production, and held leadership roles on Origins and Valhalla.

Patrick Söderlund – Executive Chairman at NEXON GAMES

Patrick Söderlund has been appointed Executive Chairman of NEXON GAMES, marking a strategic step toward accelerating the company’s global expansion and creative evolution. Currently CEO of Embark Studios and a former leader at EA and DICE, he has served on Nexon’s board since 2018.