A New Era at Chaosium: Leadership Shifts and Exciting Moves

Big news from the world of tabletop roleplaying games! Chaosium, the legendary publisher behind beloved titles like Call of Cthulhu and RuneQuest, has announced a series of significant personnel changes, signaling a new chapter for the company. These strategic moves aim to strengthen Chaosium’s leadership and bolster its creative and production pipelines.

Neil Robinson Steps Up as New CEO

Leading the charge into this new era is Neil Robinson, who transitions from his role as Chief Operating Officer to become Chaosium’s new CEO. Robinson’s deep understanding of the company’s operations and his vision for its future are sure to guide Chaosium to continued success.

Brian Holland Takes the Helm as Executive Producer for RPGs

In another pivotal move, Brian Holland, previously Chaosium’s marketing director, is stepping into the crucial role of Executive Producer for RPGs. This is a significant promotion that will see Holland overseeing the development and direction of Chaosium’s impressive roster of roleplaying games.

Holland takes over this position from Mike Mearls, who is departing Chaosium for a full-time role at Asmodee. While Mearls will be missed in his daily capacity, fans will be pleased to know that he will remain involved with Chaosium on select projects moving forward, most notably the highly anticipated new edition of RuneQuest. This ensures continuity and leverages Mearls’ expertise on a key upcoming release.

Bolstering Creative and Production Teams

Chaosium’s commitment to its core game lines and community is further evident in several other strategic appointments:

• Jason Durall is now the full-time Creative Director for the Basic Roleplaying (BRP) line. Durall’s dedication to the foundational BRP system will undoubtedly lead to exciting new developments for this versatile and widely used ruleset.
• Michael O’Brien will be taking on the dedicated Producer role for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha. This focus on RuneQuest highlights Chaosium’s investment in one of its flagship titles, promising dedicated attention to its ongoing growth and development.
• Connecting with the vibrant Chaosium community just got even better with Bridgett Jeffries stepping in as the new Chaosium Community Manager. Her role will be crucial in fostering engagement and ensuring the voices of fans are heard.
• On the production front, Maciej Gorkowski has been appointed Production Manager, a vital role in ensuring that Chaosium’s high-quality products are delivered efficiently and on time.
• Finally, Dan Zappone is joining the company as an Assistant Editor and Graphic Design Specialist. Zappone’s skills in both editing and design will be invaluable in maintaining Chaosium’s high standards for presentation and readability across its publications.

These personnel moves represent a dynamic period of growth and strategic alignment for Chaosium. With Neil Robinson at the helm and a strengthened team across key departments, the future looks incredibly bright for fans of Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, and all of Chaosium’s fantastic games. We look forward to seeing the exciting new projects and initiatives that will undoubtedly emerge from this refreshed leadership.