10th Dec 2019 18:16
(Alliance News) - Entertainment company Immotion Group PLC on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ian Hetherington as chair of Immotion Studios, the company's virtual reality experience creation arm.
Hetherington previously served as managing director of video game & digital entertainment company Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.
Hetherington's appointment is effective immediately, Immotion said, and he will assume the duties of former Immotion Studios Chair Ian Liddell, who is stepping down from the board in order to pursue other opportunities. Liddell will also leave the position of group's creative director.
Martin Higginson, Immotion chief executive, said: "I would like to thank Ian Liddell for all his hard work over the years. He has been a highly valued member of the board and we wish him well. We would also like to welcome Ian Hetherington to the team. I am sure he will add his own dynamism and commercial expertise to the creation of experiences."
Shares in the company - which has offices in Manchester, Los Angeles and Dubai - closed 0.8% higher at 6.50 pence each on Tuesday in London.
By Ife Taiwo; [email protected]
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