Jagex appoints new CEO as Phil Mansell steps down after 8 years
Summary
Phil Mansell exits after 14 years at Jagex, 8 as CEO
Jon Bellamy, former Huuuge Games CCO and CVC advisor, takes the top role
Leadership change follows Jagex's acquisition by CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments in February 2024
"I plan to spend some time now with the team, reviewing our ambitions for Jagex, and plan to communicate my broader vision to the RuneScape community in the near-term."
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Leadership transition - Mansell out after a 14-year run
Phil Mansell steps down as CEO after 8 years in the role and 14 years total at Jagex
He will remain at the company temporarily to ensure a smooth handover
Mansell credited the team with growing the company and player community significantly during his tenure
"We've significantly grown the company and player community, cementing Jagex as an innovator in community-driven games and genuine leader in this industry."
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Jon Bellamy's profile - investor roots, Jagex history
Bellamy served as CCO at Huuuge Games before transitioning to advisory and board roles
He has been a Jagex board member since October 2024 and a CVC advisor since 2023
He previously worked inside Jagex in strategy and M&A between 2015 and 2018
Additional advisory experience includes Kohort and Pixion Games, with a VC background at London Venture Partners
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Ownership context - new investors driving leadership change
Jagex was acquired in February 2024 by a consortium of CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII and Haveli Investments
Bellamy's close ties to CVC signal the new owners are placing a trusted ally at the helm
The leadership shift appears part of a broader strategic reset following the ownership change
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What comes next - vision and community communication planned
Bellamy has signaled he will review Jagex's strategic ambitions before setting direction
A public vision statement for the RuneScape community is expected in the near term
Focus areas implied: game quality, team alignment, and building on existing foundations
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