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Zynga aims for product recovery with Frank Gibeau as new CEO

SBC News Zynga aims for product recovery with Frank Gibeau as new CEO

Struggling social games developer Zynga has turned to board member and former Electronic Arts (EA) executive Frank Gibeau to be its new CEO, as the company looks to recover its position as a leading games/content producer. Gibeau’s appointment will see Mark Pincus become Executive Chairman, Pincus had returned as leader of the developer last April as Zynga performance metrics hit …

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Zynga cuts 60% of Irish workforce

SBC News Zynga cuts 60% of Irish workforce

Implementing corporate costs saving measures, embattled Zynga Inc is reported to have reduced its Irish workforce by 60%. Irish news sources report that the social gaming operator has made 22 Dublin staff redundant, as part of ongoing measures to reduce its global workforce by 18%. Struggling Zynga is aiming to reduce its operational costs, as the operator suffered declining revenues …

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