David Dorans Joins PTW as Chief Financial Officer

LOS ANGELES, California – January 7, 2025: PTW, globally recognized as one of the leading game development and service providers for the industry’s largest studios and publishers, today announced that David Dorans has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to Deborah Kirkham, PTW’s Chief Executive Officer, Dorans will oversee global financial operations, focusing on enhancing operational efficiencies and supporting the company’s ambitious growth strategy.

“At every level of this company, tenacity and depth of knowledge are two core attributes that PTW employees bring to the table for our clients,” said Kirkham. “David’s strong foundation in financial governance is exactly what we need to support our strategic initiatives and drive sustainable growth across our global footprint in 2025 and beyond.”

Dorans brings over two decades of financial leadership experience to PTW, having held multiple c-suite positions at globally recognized technology and media companies. Most recently, he served as CFO at Mirriad Advertising, successfully leading the firm through its Initial Public Offering on the UK’s Alternative Investment Market, part of the London Stock Exchange. His extensive background also includes key roles at prominent media organizations such as Channel 4, UKTV, and BBC Studios.

“I’m thrilled to be joining PTW, a company whose work is synonymous with creativity and innovation in the gaming industry,” said Dorans. “Having navigated a range of challenges and embraced various opportunities in my previous roles, I look forward to collaborating with the team to create initiatives that blend financial prudence with a passion for excellence. It’s all about supporting the visionary, AI-powered projects happening at PTW while maintaining a solid financial footing.”

About PTW: 
PTW is a global video game development and services provider, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 14 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, Ghostpunch Games, and 1518 Studios. For more information, visit www.ptw.com