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Stanhope brings Tesco closer to games Former EUK games chief boosts supermarket Six hired at The Hut Partnertrans expands in Europe TESCO JOHN STANHOPE has been named senior buying manager at Tesco as the supermarket looks to expand its presence in games retail. Stanhope previously served as games chief at former distributor EUK, as well as various other positions during his 21 years with The Woolworths Group, including head of commercial at defunct retailer MVC. Speaking to MCV, Tesco entertainment director ROB SALTER said: “We’re delighted to welcome John to the team and it highlights our clear
STANHOPE: New Tesco recruit becomes senior buying manager
ambitions for games in 2009. John’s arrival strengthens our team while his knowledge and experience will allow these ambitions to be realised.”
THE HUT The Hut Group has brought six new recruits into its admin and design divisions. ANURAAG JAIN has been named IT director, having previously served with Betfair.com. DOMINIC STARKEY has joined the group as head of ecommerce from Littlewoods Football Pools. The design team has been boosted with the addition of two new web designers, HALA MOODIE and RICH PICKFORD. TINA
HIDDERLY also joins as customer services team leader. In addition, DARREN RAJANAH has been appointed as head of finance. The Hut Group’s CEO MATTHEW MOULDING said: “I am delighted to welcome our new recruits to the company and look forward to the valuable contribution they will each bring. Both online retailers and ecommerce markets are growing, which presents opportunities for us to continue our expansion. “I am truly excited by the prospect of building the business further and we can
only do this with the right people on board.” PARTNERTRANS The localisation agency has appointed ADAM MCGOWAN as business development manager at its newly-opened UK office. McGowan previously served with Brash Entertainment and Codemasters Gaming Online. He will be responsible for bolstering Partnertrans’ European operations as the company expands – spearheading its UK PR and marketing efforts and developing the business.