Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
The games industry sees continued executive movement as leading companies strengthen key leadership positions. Catherine Bygrave has been appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group, bringing substantial experience from her tenure as business development director at Sumo Games, where she spent a decade developing commercial expertise.
In parallel, Michał Platkow-Gilewski has been promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, reflecting the studio’s emphasis on strengthening its leadership across critical business functions.
These appointments highlight the ongoing talent circulation within gaming as studios and publishers seek experienced leaders to guide their commercial and communications strategies. Bygrave’s move to Code Wizards Group signals the company’s commitment to expanding its commercial operations and market growth, leveraging her proven track record in business development. Her appointment comes after significant tenure at established developer Sumo Games.
Meanwhile, Platkow-Gilewski’s elevation at CD Projekt Red underscores the importance the studio places on global communications and marketing capabilities during its ongoing evolution as a major player in the industry.
These personnel transitions are part of the regular executive reshuffling common in the games sector, where leadership changes typically reflect companies’ strategic priorities, growth ambitions, and organizational structure evolution.