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TO Epic games former CEO joins as president Nike on digital technology Adam Sussman. This became known thanks to his post on LinkedIn. Epic Games has already confirmed this appointment.

“After 5.5 wonderful years spent at Nike, I decided to become president of Epic Games. Nike is a terrific brand, I got a chance to work with many great people, and I’m very proud of what we have achieved together. Despite fond memories, I’m very I’m happy to join Epic. It’s an honor to be part of the great team that created one of the biggest games in the world, “wrote Sussman.

“The year 2023 will be significant for me, my wife, our three children and two dogs … Returning to the gaming industry, moving to North Carolina and the opportunity to help change the future of gaming.”

Despite the fact that in recent years Sussman spent at Nike, a company specializing in the creation of sportswear and shoes, before that he had held senior positions in various gaming companies many times. From 2012 to 2014, he was Senior Vice President of Global Publishing at Zynga, and before that he worked in the company The walt disney company as senior vice president of publishing at DIMG Games. His track record also includes leadership positions in EA and Take-Two Interactive.

Sussman took a place in Epic games after the resignation of the previous president Paula Meaganwho left this post in June last year.

The CEO of Epic Games remains the founder of the company. Tim Sweeney. He also owns more than 50% of the shares.

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