Kuju hires Sumo’s Craig Albeck

Kuju Entertainment has announced the hire of Craig Albeck.

Albeck joins as business development manager, having held a similar role at Sumo Digital. He is also known for his work setting up Yorkshire developer organisation Game Republic.

Kuju says his appointment is part of the company’s plans for expansion.

“Kuju has been at the forefront of the ‘work for hire’ development sector for nearly 15 years, and we are heading into a period of significant growth for the business as a whole,” said Dominic Wheatley, CEO of Kuju parent The Catalis Group.

“Craig’s appointment is a significant one for us as we look to take Kuju to the next level and we’re delighted that he has chosen to join us. His experience and standing within the UK games industry is second to none and we’re very pleased to have him join the team here.”