[Industry news] PQube Appoints Games Industry Veteran Dominic Wheatley as Chairman

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Leading UK games publisher and distributor PQube has announced the appointment of Dominic Wheatley as Chairman.

Dominic Wheatley is one of the most respected figures in the global games industry. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Eidos, where he was responsible for launching some of the industry’s most iconic franchises, including Tomb Raider and Championship Manager.

He was formerly CEO of the Catalis Group and Chairman of Kuju, overseeing significant expansion of the business. He brought UK publisher Curve Games into the Group which went on to publish hits such as The Ascent, For the King and Human Fall Flat which has sold over 70 million copies. He built QA specialist Testronic into a major games testing and services company that numbered over 2,000 employees before being taken over by private equity.

More recently, he has served as Chairman of Blaze Entertainment, which is best known for the Evercade and HyperMegaTech brands.

In his new role as Chairman, Wheatley will work closely with PQube’s leadership team to support the company’s strategic growth and expansion into new markets.

PQube Founder and CEO Dave Pain said: “I am immensely proud of the team at PQube and the successes that everyone has worked so hard to deliver for our development partners. Dominic is one of the most accomplished and respected leaders in the global games industry. His track record of building iconic publishing businesses, scaling international teams and nurturing long-term creative partnerships speaks for itself. We’re delighted to welcome him as Chairman, and his experience and insight will be invaluable as PQube continues to grow, explore new markets and expand the reach of our portfolio worldwide.”

Wheatley added: “PQube has built an impressive reputation for working closely with talented developers and bringing distinctive, high-quality games to audiences around the world. I’m excited to be joining the company at this stage of its journey and look forward to supporting the team as PQube continues to grow its portfolio and global reach. I’m looking forward to seeing industry colleagues at GDC.”

PQube is a leading international creator and publisher of interactive entertainment. The company’s teams in the UK and USA are committed to publishing games they love, working closely with development partners and reaching consumers globally across all major gaming platforms. PQube manages a rich portfolio of brands including Tormented Souls, Kitaria Fables, New Super Lucky’s Tale, White Day, Panzer Knights, Potion Permit and Discounty.  Forthcoming releases include Beyond Words, Adorable Adventures, K-Pop Idol Stories, Kusan – City of Wolves, Sniper Dan and They Are Here.