Jobs Roundup: April 2024 | Ubisoft names Cécile Russeil as executive VP
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Ubisoft has appointed Cécile Russeil as executive vice president.
She will be in charge of communications, corporate affairs, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, resources, and legal at the firm.
Russeil joined the games company back in 1995 as lead legal counsel.
Throughout her career, she climbed the company ranks. She currently serves as chief legal officer at Ubisoft.
"I am incredibly motivated to bring together the leadership of these key functions in order to enhance our organizational agility and ensure seamless alignment between corporate affairs, communications, DIA, HR, and legal strategies across all our global operations," said Russeil.
Raptor PR has hired James Law as its new publication relations director.
In this role, Law will oversee the establishment of its new gaming PR division.
Throughout his career, he served as PR manager at Heaven and managing editor with Gfinity.
"Raptor PR is in such an exciting place with the agency's fantastic success and strength in the B2B gaming and tech sectors," said Law.
"The opportunity to lead the agency's nascent consumer gaming division is one I couldn't resist… it's been a treat to be able to contribute and deliver my own unique perspectives. Here's to a successful new partnership!"
Sandsoft Games has announced a new round of appointments at the company.
Renny Rodriguez has been named analytics engineer at Sandsoft Barcelona. Before joining the firm, he spent one year as a data engineer at Scopely.
Mason Cheung has joined Sandsoft as a senior concept artist. He previously worked for Vela Games for three years as a senior concept designer and artist.
Meanwhile, Dylan Cheung has been
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