MARKET MOVES
SPOSORED BY
APPOINTMENTS MULTIPLAY PICKS UP TECH VETERAN Former-GMG exec joins social fi rm Green Man fi nds new EVP technology Toulouse returns to Microsoft
MULTIPLAY | The online firm has hired industry veteran LEE PACKHAM as its
vice president of engineering. In his role here he will be looking to improve the server and chat firm’s technology and help it grow. Prior to this Packham was
best known for his time at online retailer Green Man Gaming where he worked between 2009 and 2011, before returning at the end of 2011 until last month. Here he oversaw the company’s acquisition of its PlayFire technology. He was also executive vice president of engineering of the social
network. He remains a shareholder and consultant for Green Man Gaming. “It’s great to welcome Lee back after a decade,” said Multiplay CEO and founder CRAIG FLETCHER. “Lee has achieved some amazing things alongside some of our generations pivotal technology leaders, and we’re pleased to add his valuable experience, drive, and passion back into the creative team here at Multiplay.”
GREEN MAN GAMING | The retailer has already hired a new EVP of technology.
CHILY FACHLER has joined the online store. Prior to being hired by data- driven retailer Green Man Gaming, Fachler was CIO of Encore Tickets and helped in the digital transformation of that company. “I am thrilled to join
Green Man Gaming. It’s especially exciting to be joining at such an important stage of its phenomenal growth,” said Fachler. “I am eager and confident to bring my e-commerce skills and experience to lead on further developing both Green Man Gaming and Playfire as a world-class social commerce platform.”
MICROSOFT | STEPHEN TOULOUSE has returned to Microsoft.
He will now be working
as director of community engagement at Gear of Wars studio Black Tusk. Toulouse previously worked for Xbox Live as its director of policy and enforcement. Since departing Xbox in
February 2012 he has worked at HBO Code Labs in Seattle. In a post on his own
personal blog, Toulouse said: “I’ve been hiding, I confess. I’ve been shadowing the Gears of Wars forums and looking at people’s thoughts.”
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