Clarion Gaming announced that Alex Pratt will become group managing director and Stuart Hunter will take the managing director role, overseeing its events and brands. The changes follow Kate Chambers’ departure from her consultancy work with Clarion as she pursues opportunities in the wider gaming industry.
The appointments shift leadership of Clarion’s events and brands following Chambers’ departure.
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