UK-based publisher Fireshine Games has appointed Jasper Tanner-Barnes as its chief portfolio officer.

The newly established role will see Tanner-Barnes secure and maintain partnerships and oversee Fireshine’s portfolio strategy in addition to its acquisitions and business development.

“Fireshine has already proven it can spot breakout opportunities,” Tanner-Barnes tells GamesIndustry.biz.

“As CPO, my role is to build on that momentum: shaping a strategic roadmap that balances creative bets with smart, disciplined investment to develop and grow our label further.”

He adds: “Beyond strategy, I take pride in a highly authentic leadership style – grounded in accountability to both our Fireshine team and our development partners – and I’m proud to join a company that lives with these same values.”

Tanner-Barnes will also focus on enhancing the distribution of Fireshine’s digital portfolio.

“Alongside our rich history of supporting the physical distribution of some of the greatest titles in recent indie gaming, we’re now focused on scaling our digital publishing impact with the same care and precision,” he explains.

“With Pulsatrix Studios’ A.I.L.A and Weird Beluga’s Duskfade on the horizon, and a sharper focus on our portfolio, we’re setting out to define what modern publishing can look like.”

Tanner-Barnes previously worked at Team17 as talent acquisition manager and head of game scouting.

He also worked at Ubisoft Leamington as talent acquisition specialist and Sega Hardlight as technical recruitment manager.

“We’re delighted to be able to welcome Jasper to Fireshine Games,” said Fireshine CEO Brian Foote.

“The knowledge, passion and experience he brings will help us build deeper relationships with developers and partners and take Fireshine Games towards the next chapter in our journey.”

Fireshine Games was founded in 2014, following a rebrand from Sold Out Games. Foote was appointed CEO earlier this year following the retirement of former CEO James Cato.