Glu CEO stepping down

Glu CEO and President Greg Ballard has announced his intention to step down after six years at the helm of the mobile games publisher.

“After six years, I have decided the timing is right to look for a new challenge,” said Ballard. “I’m incredibly proud of how much we accomplished during my tenure, having built what I believe to be a world-class global enterprise."

Ballard will stay on in the role until a suitable replacement is found. Executive recruitment firm Egon Zehnder has been commissioned to identify potential candidates.

Co-Chairman Dan Skaff had this to say of Ballard: “During his six-year tenure, Greg was instrumental in our growth from an early-stage company to a leading global publisher of mobile games,” adding that “Greg has helped build a strong and deep organization, and we are confident we will find a talented successor in the near future.”