[{"content":{"text":"Today, Schell Games announced three new appointments to the Schell Games leadership team<\/a><\/u>:\u00a0<\/p><\/p>"},"id":"59e2822d-9ffe-4de8-9a30-f75b827783f4","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"text":"Ed Saxton, Chief Product Officer (CPO)<\/li>Estefania (Stef) Harbuck, Vice President of Production <\/li>Charlie Amis, Vice President of Product<\/li><\/ul>"},"id":"21139ac1-e339-4d21-9084-43377ff7b1cb","isHidden":false,"type":"listBlock"},{"content":{"text":"\u201cAs Schell Games continues to expand its U.S. team and develop games with ever-expanding audiences I am excited to broaden our leadership team to help us scale appropriately and responsibly,\u201d said CEO Jesse Schell. \u201cMore importantly, I\u2019m glad we could tap existing members of Schell Games to fill these key roles. Ed, Stef, and Charlie bring years of industry experience and company knowledge to the table. We couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to have their talents and expertise on the leadership team.\u201d<\/p>\u201cOver the years, Schell Games has worked on some incredible client projects and original IP that engage, transform, and entertain,,\u201d said Ed Saxton, CPO. \u201cI am excited for the opportunity to continue the company\u2019s legacy of drawing upon best practices, leaning into innovation, and putting the player first as we develop new products.\u201d<\/p>Ed Saxton<\/strong>, <\/strong>CPO, has been with Schell Games for seven years and was previously the Vice President of Production. Ed\u2019s role as CPO encompasses production, product development, and client\/partner relationships, areas that are becoming more important as Schell Games continues to grow as a work-for-hire company that also creates original IP. Before joining Schell Games, Ed worked in management and capital project development in the theme park industry.<\/p>Stef Harbuck<\/strong>, <\/strong>Vice President of Production, <\/strong>\u00a0joined Schell Games four years ago and was previously the Studio Director of Production. In her new role, she manages and mentors producers to successfully lead teams to deliver creative experiences. With more than 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Stef previously worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for more than 12 years as a Creative Producer, developing and delivering unique experiences for worldwide theme parks, hotels, and cruise ships.\u00a0<\/p>Charlie Amis<\/strong> has been with Schell Games for six years and was previously the Studio Director of Product. He was also the Project Director for I Expect You To Die 2<\/em>. In his current role, Charlie leads and manages product management, playtesting, customer support, product growth, and new product development initiatives. Charlie started his career in game development 15 years ago as a designer.\u00a0<\/p>"},"id":"041d7768-1079-45c8-82d0-056a47baa641","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"}]