Games Workshop has announced a new Chief Executive Officer after their search. Kevin Rountree will take the role of CEO beginning January 1, 2015.

The acting CEO and Chairmon Tom Kirby will remain with the company, and take up the position of Non-Executive Chairman starting January 1 as well.

Rountree is a long time GW vet, having joined the company in 1998. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

Rountree has a tough road ahead as the company faces a rough market and issues as far as product, distribution, and their general future.