Jurgen Post, a veteran of Sega Europe, has resigned from his position as COO of West Studios. He will be succeeded by Alex Pelletier-Normand from Rovio
Jurgen Post, who served as COO of Sega Europe's West Studios, is leaving his role, and the leadership position will be filled by Alex Pelletier-Normand from Rovio. Pelletier-Normand, while continuing his duties as CEO of Rovio, will now assume the COO responsibilities at Sega Europe.
Post is set to remain with Sega Europe as an advisor, while Tatsuyuki Miyazaki, a long-time Sega team member, will take over Post’s regional managing director duties. Sega president and COO Shuji Utsumi expressed gratitude for Post's influence in rejuvenating the business during his return in 2024.
Shuji Utsumi commented, "With Alex, we find a leader capable of steering innovation, and the collaboration between Sega and Rovio will propel both companies forward."
Embracing his dual responsibilities, Pelletier-Normand remarked, "There is a rich pool of knowledge and skills within Rovio and Sega Europe's teams. Bringing these capabilities together offers exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. I'm particularly thrilled about the potential learning opportunities as Sega and Rovio align in their creative efforts."
Post's initial tenure at Sega Europe spanned over a decade, beginning in 2006 when he took on the role of managing director. He eventually advanced to become president and COO. He departed in 2017, suggesting it was time to seek new challenges. Following his exit, Post took the position of president of international partners at Tencent's European unit, later becoming CEO at Miniclip. In 2024, he made his return to Sega Europe as COO of West Studios.
Before stepping into the helm at Rovio in 2021, Pelletier-Normand served as EVP of games after a 16-year career with Gameloft. Sega's acquisition of Rovio, finalized in 2023 for €706 million, has faced hurdles, highlighted by a $200 million impairment charge earlier this year. A recent analysis by GamesIndustry.biz examined the shortfalls of the acquisition and potential future strategies for Rovio under Sega's leadership.