Returns to UK after 17 years in the USA, most recently at Telltale Games
29th November 2018. Sheffield, UK. Sumo Digital today announced the appointment of Richard Iggo as Director of Marketing to lead and implement the growing developer’s marketing strategy across its UK and India studios.
Richard has over 20 years of experience in games and returns to the UK after 17 years in the USA – most recently as Senior Director of Marketing at Telltale Games, where he spent over seven years.
Paul Porter, Co-founder and Managing Director of Sumo Digital said, “It’s been a milestone year for Sumo - reaching our 15th anniversary and adding two new studios – and with plans to continue growing, we’re delighted to have Richard and his expertise on board.”
Richard Iggo, Director of Marketing, Sumo Digital added, “I’m thrilled to return to the UK games industry and to Sheffield to help lead Sumo’s ambitious plans. I look forward to building on the foundations of the creativity, innovation and versatility that Sumo is known for throughout the industry.”
For more information contact:
Alison Beasley, Lincoln Beasley PR. E: alison@lincolnbeasley.co.uk
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About Sumo Digital
Founded in 2003, award-winning Sumo Digital employs over 500 staff across its five studios in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle & Brighton (The Chinese Room), UK and Pune, India. Developing successful games across all platforms and genres, Sumo is recognised for its versatility, proprietary technology and creativity across a portfolio of games featuring titles for major publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Sega and Disney Interactive. Current titles in development include ‘Crackdown 3’, in collaboration with Microsoft, ‘Dead Island 2’ for Koch Media, ‘Project Nova’ for CCP Games and ‘Team Sonic Racing’ for Sega. Sumo Digital is part of the Sumo Group plc. For more information visit: SumoT: @SumoDigitalLtd