Sandsoft Appoints Gaming Industry Veteran Mariana Chucri as VP of Finance

Gaming Staff • July 16, 2024

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Sandsoft, a global mobile-games developer, publisher, and investor, has appointed Mariana Chucri as its new Vice President of Finance. This senior hire is part of Sandsoft's strategy to expand its leadership team with experienced professionals, as it continues to grow rapidly. Mariana brings over 15 years of experience in the gaming industry, having held senior finance roles at Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Eidos, Square Enix, and Danish studio Trophy Games, which is listed on the Nordic NASDAQ stock exchange.

Mariana's global experience, strategic vision, and deep understanding of the gaming industry will help drive financial strategy and innovation across Sandsoft's key business areas of publishing, internal game development, and investment. She will lead strategic financial initiatives, ensuring Sandsoft's continued growth and success in the video gaming industry.

David Fernandez, CEO of Sandsoft, expressed his delight in welcoming Mariana to the Senior Leadership Team, stating that her experience, leadership skills, strategic insights, and financial intelligence make her a key hire as Sandsoft continues its global growth story. Mariana Chucri, Vice President of Finance at Sandsoft, expressed her excitement in joining the company and contributing to its continued success in the video gaming industry.

Sandsoft has announced several key hires in its Riyadh and Barcelona studios in 2024, bringing the company's total headcount to 70. The company is committed to providing engaging and entertaining gaming experiences to an international audience, supported by an experienced global team with a proven track record and deep-rooted knowledge of the video games market. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices in Spain, Finland, and China, Sandsoft aims to bridge continents, cultures, and people, fostering closer connections and contributing to the development of the global gaming ecosystem as a market leader.

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