Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Amir Satvat joins 1Up Ventures as a general partner
Amir Satvat has joined 1Up Ventures as a general partner, bringing his experience in the gaming industry to the venture capital firm. Satvat previously worked as a business development director at Tencent Games and serves as founder and leader of Always Supporting the Games, an initiative within the gaming community.
The appointment is one of several significant leadership changes announced in this month’s gaming industry jobs roundup. Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of the game developer Housemarque, has stepped down from his position at the studio. In another notable transition, Tamara Feiman has been appointed as the new CEO of Lion Studios.
These personnel changes illustrate the ongoing evolution of leadership structures within the gaming industry, with experienced professionals transitioning between game development studios, technology companies, and investment firms. Such movements reflect the industry’s continued growth and underscore the importance of strategic leadership placements across different segments of the gaming ecosystem.