Jobs Roundup: January 2024 | Activision appoints Natalya Tatarchuk as CTO
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Natalya Tatarchuk has announced that she is Activision's newest chief technology officer.
Tatarchuk's career history includes working as graphics lead and engineering architect at Bungie. She was with the studio for seven years.
She also had a seven-year stint at Unity, gaining various positions as she climbed company ranks. In her last role, she worked as a distinguished technical fellow and, chief architect, vice president of Wētā Tools.
In her announcement on social media, Tatarchuk said, "It's truly an honor to join this trailblazing team. I'm excited to be a part of a team that continues to push the boundaries in the gaming industry!"
Her appointment is the first to come for the Call of Duty maker following Bobby Kotick's exit.
Enthusiast Gaming has appointed chairman of the board Adrian Montgomery as its interim CEO, following Nick Brien's notice of resignation.
Montgomery previously served as chief executive officer from the firm's establishment in 2019 until March 2023.
His professional experience includes two years working as CEO for QM Environmental.
"We are at a tremendous inflection point and will not be distracted as we drive towards profitability, pursuing our mission of connecting players, creators, and brands in the gaming and entertainment ecosystem. We have a strong and diverse team, unrivaled scale in an attractive sector, and a clear roadmap with a large opportunity
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