Cult of the Lamb, Hotline Miami Publisher's CEO Steps Down
Devolver Digital's director has been replaced by Harry Miller, one of the company's Co-Founders.
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Devolver Digital, a prominent video game publisher known for titles like Hotline Miami, Cult of the Lamb, and The Talos Principle, has officially announced that its director, Douglas Morin, has stepped down from his role as CEO and Board member after holding this position for nearly three years.
As per the studio's recent statement, Morin initially joined Devolver Digital as Chief of Staff in 2020 and was later appointed CEO in 2021. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in the publisher's IPO, strengthened Devolver's corporate and operating structure, and was a key figure behind the acquisition of Astroneer's developer, System Era Softworks.
Following Morin's departure, Harry Miller, the studio's former director and one of its original founders, has been promptly named as the new CEO, with the Devolver describing the changes in its leadership as a strategic step aimed at ensuring the long-term growth and development of the company.
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"On behalf of the Board and everyone at Devolver, I would like to thank Douglas for his significant commitment and achievements at Devolver in the last four years," Harry Miller said in the statement. "Douglas' energy, leadership, and determination were critical to our IPO and program to build our infrastructure as a listed company, culminating in the exciting System Era acquisition. I am excited by the opportunity to step back into the CEO role. It's an incredible pleasure and honor to continue to work with Devolver's fantastic and talented team, building out a strong pipeline of fun and creativity, and of course, delivering on our long-term growth strategy."
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