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Scopely introduced this week that it has appointed Eric Wooden as its new senior vp of publishing. Wooden joins the corporate after having served as SVP of world strategic partnerships at Activision Blizzard and international vp of strategic partnerships at Nike.
Tim O’Brien, Scopely’s CRO and board member, mentioned in an announcement concerning the appointment, “Eric’s numerous expertise and entrepreneurial mindset are a pure match for Scopely’s tradition of innovation, autonomy and collaboration. With a confirmed observe file of management excellence throughout high-performing international companies, Eric will play an instrumental function in rising and strengthening Scopely’s strategic partnerships amid its continued development.”
Scopely’s 2022 included a number of main acquisitions and investments. In September, it acquired the cell recreation Stumble Guys. Earlier within the 12 months, it launched its personal cell title, Kingdom Maker.
Extra not too long ago, the corporate collaborated with Sizzling Wheels and the NFL to carry themed additions to Stumble Guys. Scopely additionally invested $20 million in Burlingame Studios in 2022 and $50 million in three different studios in 2021.
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