Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Leadership changes at gaming service provider Side
Olivier Deslandes has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Side, a gaming service provider, marking a significant leadership change within the organization. Deslandes brings substantial institutional knowledge and extensive experience to the role, having maintained a two-decade relationship with Side. He originally joined the company in 2006 as head of localisation, where he contributed to the company’s international expansion and localization efforts.
Most recently, Deslandes served as Senior Vice President for Global Strategy and Growth, where he oversaw strategic planning and business development initiatives. His progression from localization leadership to global strategy positions him well to assume the comprehensive operational oversight required of a COO role.
This promotion exemplifies Side’s practice of developing and elevating experienced talent from within its organizational ranks. The appointment reflects the company’s confidence in Deslandes’s ability to manage company-wide operations and strategic execution. Such internal promotions are common in the gaming industry, particularly when leadership candidates demonstrate long-term commitment and proven track records of success in progressively significant roles.