Rovio has announced that it has named Andrew Stalbow as general manager of North America. He worked with Rovio previously on Angry Birds Rio while he was still part of Fox Digital Entertainment’s mobile division.
“I saw firsthand the power of the Angry Birds brand during the collaboration with the talented Rovio team on Angry Birds Rio,” said Stalbow. “I’m looking forward to helping grow Rovio’s business and the Angry Birds franchise by building partnerships with the entertainment industry, the biggest consumer brands and the latest digital distribution platforms. Our goal is to continue to delight and surprise Angry Birds fans all over the world.”
“Working with Andrew on the Angry Birds Rio app was an excellent partnership,” added Rovio CEO Mikael Hed. “We’re very excited to have him on board for our continued expansion in North America and in the entertainment industry in particular.”
