Three New Senior Executives Join Digital Bandidos' Leadership Team

The senior leadership at Digital Bandidos has been expanded with the addition of three new members: Richard Iwaniuk, Richard Iggo, and James Batchelor, who previously held the role of editor-in-chief at GamesIndustry.biz.

Richard Iwaniuk is stepping into the role of chief financial officer, bringing 24 years of expertise from prominent positions at companies like BioWare, EA, and Intel. Richard Iggo, known for his background at Telltale Games, will take on the position of head of marketing.

James Batchelor will serve as the communications manager at Digital Bandidos. He has spent 18 years in trade journalism for the games sector, leading editorial teams at Develop, MCV, and GamesIndustry.biz.

"Recruiting these top-tier professionals significantly enhances the capabilities of the Bandidos team," said Steve Escalante, CEO. He continued, saying that they are aiming to establish a new kind of indie publisher, modern and attuned to industry demands, with strategic core staffing a key priority.

Digital Bandidos, a comprehensive publishing company founded by Versus Evil veterans Steve Escalante and Lance James, commenced operations in August 2024. The venture is poised to offer innovative solutions to the gaming industry.