HUWIZ is pleased to welcome Stephen Wickes as Senior Vice-President of Sales & Marketing.
A member of the DIGITAL HEARTS group, HUWIZ continues to expand its global presence, and Stephen’s arrival marks an important step in that journey.
With nearly three decades of experience in the video game industry, Stephen brings a well-rounded background spanning production, quality assurance, localization, business development, and executive commercial leadership. Throughout his career, he has built and strengthened international partnerships with studios and publishers around the world, helping organizations scale while maintaining operational excellence.
As HUWIZ continues to grow within the DIGITAL HEARTS ecosystem, the company is focused on reinforcing long-term partnerships and expanding its global reach. Stephen will lead the global sales and marketing strategy, aligning commercial initiatives with the operational expertise that defines HUWIZ’s approach to quality assurance.
Mathieu Lachance, General Manager of HUWIZ, comments:
“Since joining the DIGITAL HEARTS group, HUWIZ has entered a new phase of expansion and global integration. Our ambition is clear: to strengthen our position as a leading QA partner for studios and publishers worldwide while maintaining the high standards that define us.
Stephen’s arrival represents an important step in that journey. His experience across production, QA, and commercial leadership brings the strategic depth and industry insight needed to support our continued growth. We are building for the long term, and Stephen will play a key role in shaping the next chapter of HUWIZ within the DIGITAL HEARTS ecosystem.”
Stephen Wickes adds:
“I’ve joined HUWIZ to lead Sales and Marketing at a time when the demands on development teams continue to grow and evolve. The company has built a strong foundation and a clear ambition for sustainable growth.
Quality expectations are rising across the industry, and studios need partners who understand both the operational complexity behind development and the commercial objectives that drive every release.
I look forward to working closely with our partners, strengthening long-term relationships, and contributing to the next phase of expansion within the DIGITAL HEARTS group.”

