Codemasters Group Holdings Plc announced the appointment of Ian Bell as an executive director of the Company with immediate effect. Mr. Bell will continue his role as Chief Executive Officer of Slightly Mad Studios Limited ("SMS"). Founded by Ian in 2009, SMS is multi-platform video game developer renowned for developing critically acclaimed and commercially successful racing franchises and games including Project CARS and Need For Speed™ Shift. Prior to founding SMS, Ian served as the CEO of Blimey! Games Limited, a software development company.