François Pelland, EMBA 2020, is the new Head of Production Operations, First Party Game Strategy at Google Stadia

“Thanks to the EMBA McGill-HEC Montreal program, I’m approaching my new role at Google with a different perspective on the business and on my leadership role.  I have gained a lot of confidence, new tools and most importantly, an amazing support network of talented friends.”

François Pelland, a current McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA participant, member of the Class of 2020, has recently accepted the position of Head of Production Operations, First Party Game Strategy at Google Stadia. Stadia is a cloud gaming service. It lets the player instantly enjoy games in up to 4K on its TV1 without a console. Players can also play across laptops, desktops, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a2 with cross-screen early access from day one.

As Head of Production Operations, First Party Game Strategy, François will be leading the global production operations of Stadia games developed internally at Google.

“I am helping teams developing outstanding gaming experiences on Stadia by establishing the foundation of a collaborative, innovative and predictable production culture.”