# 344. The Truth About Taking Over A Company

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Podcast: [Deconstructor of Fun](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deconstructor-of-fun-223878)
Published: 2026-08-24T07:44:50+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/344--The-Truth-About-Taking-Over-A-Company-e3nqe4g
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Duration seconds: 2626

## Resource

In March 2025, Jon Bellamy became CEO of Jagex and Alexis Bonte became CEO of Stillfront. Both inherited companies with legacy, scale, and a long list of things that needed to go. This episode is about what actually happens in a games industry CEO's first 100 days.Timestamps00:00 - The first 100 days05:24 - Knowing the company09:15 - Cultural shift15:16 - Choosing focus19:33 - Public versus private24:52 - Board communication30:44 - Evaluating leaders36:15 - Head coach mode39:17 - Three success markers

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