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Zushi Games team begins to take shape Brown and Fitzpatrick take on manager roles Ellis takes over IGN International Two new faces at Venom ZUSHI GAMES The new UK publisher has bolstered its team with two key appointments. CHRIS BROWN has joined as PR and marketing manager, whilst former Pinnacle exec MARTIN FITZPATRICK has signed up as UK sales manager. The new faces come as the publisher makes several changes as part of its major rebranding. Previously known as Zoo Digital Publishing, Zushi Games is relaunching itself after a management buyout in November. Brown said: “Having spent time working across a number
Brown (right) and Fitzpatrick (left) are set to take Zushi forward
of industries including mobile communications, IT and consumer finance, I simply couldn’t turn down an opportunity to work within what surely must be the most exciting and diverse industry in the world.
“It’s great to be on board at the launch of the new Zushi Games and I’m really looking forward to working on some exciting major developments with the team over the next few months and in the foreseeable future.”
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IGN CHRIS ELLIS has been named senior vice president and managing director of IGN International. He will be responsible for all non-US operations across IGN Entertainment’s various online portals, including IGN.com, Rotten Tomatoes and AskMen. He will also work to strengthen the international IGN Entertainment business. VENOM Two additions in marketing and logistics have bolstered the team at peripherals firm Venom.
TOM HODGE has joined as marketing manager, having graduated with a degree in Marketing Management in June. Meanwhile, MARC DAYNES has been appointed logistics manager, adding to his 12 years of experience in the electronics industry. “Tom is just out of university, and brings this knowledge along with his enthusiasm,” said Venom managing director CHRIS GARWOOD. “Marc has a wealth of experience in warehousing and logistics. Coupled with his love of gaming, he was the ideal choice to add to our team.”