Riccardo Zacconi is the chief executive officer of King. Zacconi is based in UK. Earlier roles include positions at King.
Riccardo Zacconi is an Italian businessman, management consultant, and video game developer. He is best known as CEO of King, a video game development company he founded in 2003. King is the developer of the popular mobile game app Candy Crush Saga. On May 26, 2019, Zacconi announced he was stepping down as CEO of King.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Riccardo Zacconi's ongoing involvement in the gaming and technology sectors following his departure from King. Most notably, Zacconi joined the board of Layer AI, while King itself moved toward a public listing with its Candy Crush IPO.
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Riccardo Zacconi: FAQ
- Where did Riccardo Zacconi work previously?
- Earlier roles include King (CEO, until 2019).