Kimberley Turner and Mark South appointed Double Eleven co-CEOs

Double Eleven founder Lee Hutchinson is stepping down as CEO, with Kimberley Turner and Mark South leading the indie studio as co-CEOs.

The change in leadership is part of a “revised senior management structure” for the company, as Hutchinson moves into a “broad strategic role” as chairman of Double Eleven’s parent company Pneuma Group.

“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and confident that under Kimberley and Mark’s leadership, Double Eleven will continue to thrive,” said Hutchinson.

In their former roles as CFO/commercial director and COO, Turner and South have overseen “day-to-day operations” at Double Eleven, and have supported “strategic initiatives across the company.”

As co-CEOs, Turner and South will help “drive forward the studio’s ambitious long-term growth plans.”

“Lee’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in Double Eleven’s journey from a small independent studio to an internationally respected developer and publisher,” said Turner and South.

“We are honoured to build on the legacy he created and excited to lead the company into its next phase.”

They continued: “This marks an important step in our continued growth, driven by our commitment to being a trusted partner and safe pair of hands for some of the most regarded games and developers in the industry, whether through full development, co-development, or publishing.

“By continuing to support the talented people across the business who make it all possible.”