Jobs Roundup: May 2023 | Claire Boissiere is appointed vice president of Thunderful
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Iron Galaxy's Austin studio has hired Kate Sánchez as its newest recruiter.
Sánchez brings with her career experience that includes a five-year stint at Meta. In her last role, she worked as a research analyst of executive search.
Her professional history also includes founding the publication But Why Tho? She has served as its editor-in-chief since its establishment in 2018.
Sánchez currently works as a cultural consultant and sensitivity reader.
In her job announcement, she said, "I'm bringing my five years of big tech recruiting and sourcing research experience and almost [a] decade of DE&I work into my role here. I can't wait to see what's next!"
Astragon Entertainment has hired André Hecker as senior PR manager.
He will be reporting directly to the head of PR, Daniella Wallau. Before his appointment, he worked as PR manager at InnoGames.
Hecker's work history includes a one-year stint at Square Enix, where he served as PR manager of Final Fantasy XIV. Hecker also worked at Google as a social media manager for Google Cloud.
"We are very pleased to have an experienced communications professional on board in André Hecker and to further strengthen our PR team," said Astragon Entertainment CEO Julia Pfiffer.
"This will ensure that our PR work continues to do justice to our steadily growing portfolio of in-house developments and distribution titles."
Thunderful has hired Claire Boissiere as
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