June 2025 kicks off with fresh faces at the helm and bold moves behind the scenes. Following a May packed with major leadership shakeups, the mobile gaming world enters a new chapter, one where new visionaries take charge, old rivals reunite under new banners, and studios prepare for a high-stakes second half of the year. Let’s dive into all the leadership power plays that set the tone for June.
Marc Bearman – Mistplay at General Manager
Marc Bearman steps into the GM role at Mistplay to lead their new ad tech product suite. With past roles at Fetch, Unity, and MoPub, he brings deep adtech and mobile insight. He’ll focus on boosting publisher engagement through innovative rewarded ad experiences.
John Wright – CEO at Turborilla
Turborilla welcomes John Wright as its new CEO, taking the reins of the Mad Skills franchise. With 200M+ downloads under its belt, the studio gains a seasoned leader to scale its success. Wright’s role will be central to expanding the brand’s presence in the mobile racing genre.
Olivier Le Bas – Founder at Everyday
Homa co-founder Olivier Le Bas has unveiled Everyday, an AI-first entertainment venture. The Paris-based team aims to redefine mobile game experiences for daily player retention. Everyday is assembling top AI and mobile talent across Europe to shape the future of fun.
Mike Domaguing – Director of Business Development at Stormind Games
Stormind Games brings in Mike Domaguing to lead strategic partnerships and growth. He comes from Survios, where he worked with Disney, MGM, AMC, and more. At Stormind, he’ll expand business reach and support the studio’s ambitious roadmap.
Five new members at Games for Change
Games for Change has appointed five new leaders to its board to strengthen its mission. The additions bring expertise from Xbox, Tencent, Tilting Point, and more.
Samir Agili, Chairman of Tilting Point and CEO & Co-Founder of Brandible, Ben Golant, Senior Director for Global Game Policy at Tencent Americas, Tammy Levine, General Manager for Xbox Marketing at Microsoft, Evan J. Segal, President of Segal Ventures and The Segal Family Foundation, and Mark Stanley, Founder of Yelnats Collective.
Yusuf Batliwala – Senior Director of Global Partnerships at Hero Esports
Hero Esports appoints Yusuf Batliwala to lead global partnerships and collaborations. He brings 20+ years of experience from BYTEDANCE, Singtel, and Sportfive. Batliwala aims to scale bold esports initiatives and drive long-term community value.
Ngoc Tuan Le – Vertical Lead, Apps & Gaming at TikTok Vietnam
TikTok promotes Ngoc Tuan Le to lead the Apps & Gaming vertical in Vietnam. He’s been with TikTok since 2022, driving growth as a Senior Partnerships Manager. Now, he’ll support studios across Vietnam with ByteDance’s full suite of solutions.
Wille Miljas – Marketing Director at Rovio Entertainment
Rovio Entertainment promotes Wille Miljas to Marketing Director to lead global brand and campaign strategy. He joined in 2024 after revamping marketing at Good Shepherd for titles like Showgunners and Hellboy. Miljas also brings experience from Redhill Games and Next Games to the role.
Casey Vatcher – Head of Branch Sales & Marketing, Yu-Gi-Oh! at Konami
Casey Vatcher joins Konami to lead sales and marketing for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Division. He previously drove major growth for Magic: The Gathering as Head of EMEA Marketing at Hasbro. With past roles at Nintendo, he brings deep expertise in global game and franchise marketing.
Valerie A. – Head of Go-to-Market at Stash
Valerie A. joins Stash to lead its go-to-market strategy and boost platform growth. She previously served as Head of Business Development at Adjust, driving key partnerships. Valerie also advises Membrana Media and Sensemitter alongside her new role at Stash.
Jason Della Rocca – Venture Partner at Griffin
Griffin welcomes Jason Della Rocca as a Venture Partner to support early-stage gaming investments. Known for co-founding Execution Labs, he’s backed 20+ indie studios across NA and Europe. With deep ties to the dev community, Jason brings both funding and mentorship expertise.
Derek Chan – Senior Director of Publishing at Riot Games
Derek Chan has joined Riot Games as Senior Director of Publishing to support the growth of League of Legends: Wild Rift. Derek brings over 22 years of experience from companies like Supercell, Zynga, Google, EA, and Ubisoft.
Tom van Dam – Global Business Development Lead at Joymaker
Joymaker appoints Tom van Dam as its new Global Business Development Lead to drive international growth and strategic partnerships. Joymaker is best known for its billion-dollar MMO titles and consistent top-tier performance in global revenue rankings.
Sagar Nair – Head of Incubation and Initiatives at ChimeraVC
ChimeraVC brings on Sagar Nair as Head of Incubation and Initiatives to support its $10 million fund aimed at early-stage gaming startups across India and Asia. The fund focuses especially on mobile gaming and recently led a $1 million pre-seed round for Qila Games.
