Paul Joseph Wrider joins DisneyUTV Digital

DisneyUTV Digital has appointed Paul Joseph Wrider its director of game design.

Wrider joins Disney with ten years of experience in the industry, having previously worked with FunMobility, Digital Chocolate, Zynga and Storm8.

Wrider will be based out of Mumbai and will lead DisneyUTV Digital’s game design team responsible for developing new IP.

With Paul’s extensive experience and knowledge in game design and the global gaming industry, we will be able to develop new IP and add to our existing popular titles across mobile platforms,” said DisneyUTV Digital managing director Vishal Gondal.

Wrider’s appointment comes days after Samir Bangara resigned from his post as DisneyUTV Digital’s managing director.

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