Side Names Olivier Deslandes COO and Adds 3 Executives in Management Overhaul
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Updated · WN Hub · Jun 4
Side Names Olivier Deslandes COO and Adds 3 Executives in Management Overhaul
2 articles · Updated · WN Hub · Jun 4
Summary
Olivier Deslandes has become COO at gaming services firm Side after serving as senior vice president for global strategy and growth; he joined the company in 2006 as head of localization.
The reshuffle also promoted Martin McBride to CCO, elevated Chris Donnelly to senior audio director, and put Matt Furmidge in charge of localization and QA.
Three external executive hires accompanied the changes: Sijo Jose as chief services officer, Kaley Hurst as chief marketing officer, and Caroline McDonald to lead player support.
The moves were disclosed in a June 2026 industry employment update that also noted staffing changes elsewhere, but Side's leadership revamp was the report's main development.