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Chris DeAppolonio boards Evil Geniuses as Chief Innovation Officer

North American organisation Evil Geniuses has hired Chris DeAppolonio as its Chief Innovation Officer.

The role didn’t exist within the organisation prior to DeAppolonio’s appointment.

Credit: Evil Geniuses

In his role as Evil Geniuses’ Chief Innovation Officer, he will be in charge of “building new initiatives, opportunities, and revenue streams” for the organisation, according to LinkedIn. Evil Geniuses CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson tweeted that the initiatives DeAppolonio is spearheading will include technology and university partnerships.

This time last year, DeAppolonio was promoted to the role of President of Overwatch League franchise Houston Outlaws.