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Jagex Appoints Jon Bellamy As Chief Executive Officer To Succeed Phil Mansell

Mar 04, 2025•9 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Jagex

Jon Bellamy
CambridgeshirePublishingVideo GamesGaming

Description

Jagex, the leading UK video game company and developer of the RuneScape MMORPG franchise, has announced the appointment of Jon Bellamy as the new Chief Executive Officer. Jon will succeed Phil Mansell, who has served as CEO since 2017. Phil will remain with the business for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition.

Company Information

Company

Jagex

Location

Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

About

Jagex, a leading developer of deep and engaging live games for PC and mobile, is best known for its flagship MMORPG, RuneScape. With over 300 million player accounts created, RuneScape has become a $1 billion lifetime revenue franchise. Headquartered in Cambridge, Jagex employs more than 450 people and continues to grow its community-focused game studio network, acquiring Pipeworks in 2022. Through Jagex Partners, its third-party publishing division, the company supports developers of community-driven games.

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