Kyiv - 11 March 2024: Ukrainian video game developer GSC Game World is delighted to announce that Agostino Simonetta has joined the team as Chief Commercial Officer. Agostino will overview publishing and business development at the company, working with the leadership team on the studio’s strategic planning for the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and beyond.
With over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry, Agostino Simonetta has held several key positions at companies such as SEGA, THQ and Thunderful. Throughout his career, Agostino has worked with major platform holders including his roles as Director of Global Partnership Management at ID@Xbox and Senior Account Manager at PlayStation Europe, bringing a wealth of expertise and strategic insight to each role.
Agostino initially collaborated with the GSC team during his time at Xbox, actively supporting the effort to bring S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to the Xbox platforms. Since then, Agostino has maintained a close relationship with the company, continuing to share a vision that aligns closely with GSC's aspirations. This enduring collaboration reflects his ongoing commitment to independent game development and publishing and his dedication to supporting GSC's mission. After leaving Microsoft, Agostino remained a close friend of the company, whose vision often aligned with and added to what GSC aimed for.
Evgeniy Grygorovych, CEO of GSC Game World and Game Director on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 said: "A friend of GSC for many years, we are delighted to be welcoming Agostino as a new member of our team. GSC Game World has ambitious plans for the future, with new projects and IPs in development, and we can be sure that someone with such experience in the industry will help make them a reality. The company has grown to over 400 employees during the development of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - and will only continue to expand. Together with Ago's contribution, we will remain true to our mission - creating game worlds."
Agostino Simonetta said: "I am honored to join GSC Game World as Chief Commercial Officer. Having cultivated a friendship with the company over many years, I am thrilled to collaborate with the talented team in bringing our shared vision to fruition. I am excited about the launch of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and look forward to contributing to its success, as well as to the exciting future plans that we can build together."
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About GSC Game World
GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game development company based in Kyiv. Starting February 2022 GSC has opened a second office in Prague due to Russia’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine. The company now operates between several countries.
Founded in 1995, it is best known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks game series. The studio is currently developing theIr biggest game to date: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
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Zakhar Bocharov, PR Specialist at GSC Game World