Meta’s metaverse team is now headed up by a former Fortnite exec.
Meta has appointed Saxs Persson, a former executive at Epic Games, to lead its metaverse division. Persson replaces Gabriel Aul, who retired earlier this year.
Why it matters
The hiring signals Meta's continued commitment to its metaverse strategy by bringing in leadership with deep experience in successful virtual ecosystems like Fortnite.
J External Link Jay Peters Meta’s metaverse team is now headed up by a former Fortnite exec. The previous boss, Gabriel Aul, announced his retirement in February with Saxs Persson, once the EVP of the Fortnite ecosystem at Epic, taking over, Business Insider reports .
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