MARK PAWLUK
Senior Influencer and Creator Specialist at Activision Blizzard
Mark has been integral on several multi-market Call of Duty franchise campaigns and global Call of Duty NEXT events, which have been broadcast to millions of players around the world. He also teamed up with world-famous DJ Oliver Heldens to curate and release a popular EDM track on major streaming services and in Warzone in 2023. On top of his more commercial work for the brand, he also does work with the Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit organisation that helps veterans transition back into civilian life.
TOM STONE Account Manager at Bastion
Tom is exceptionally good at his job, and is a key player when it comes to public relations for accounts at Bastion like Amazon Games, Wizards of the Coast and Final Fantasy XIV. He was also the lead on the Moxxi’s Finest campaign for Borderlands, which was shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the 2023 MCV Awards. His supporters tell us that he is driven, passionate and knowledgeable when it comes to both games and the games industry, and that no one at Bastion makes them feel more welcome.
ISSY VAN DER VELDE Journalist at Issy van der Velde
Issy is a journalist that has championed queer and POC voices since 2020, whose writing has largely focused on Arab causes, trans issues, and women’s representation in video games. As an editor at TheGamer and Dot Esports, Issy consistently helped writers develop their unique voices, and despite having been made redundant and forced to return to the life of a freelancer, he has continued to highlight important social issues while also delivering his own considerable insight and fair criticism.
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Connor Makar, Reporter at Gamer Network Rodrigo Roldán Romero, Intermediate Programmer at Tanglewood Games Lewis Clothier, Data Analyst at nDreams Siân Hutchinson, Campaign Manager at YRS TRULY Toby Pearce, Associate Account Manager at Bastion Aaron Preece, Senior Programmer at Behaviour Interactive
30 under 30 2024
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