Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, June 2025 – Yvonne Dawes has been appointed Chief People Officer at Frontier Developments, marking a significant milestone in her long-standing career with the company. In her new role, Yvonne will lead Frontier’s people strategy, overseeing talent development, organizational culture, HR operations, and employee experience as the company continues its global expansion and commitment to immersive, high-quality game development.
Yvonne’s journey at Frontier Developments spans nearly eighteen years. She most recently served as Head of Human Resources, where she led the evolution of people processes, championed a collaborative and inclusive work culture, and aligned HR initiatives with the company’s rapid growth and creative aspirations. Her earlier role as Senior HR Business Partner saw her embedded across multiple teams, providing strategic guidance and helping build the strong internal frameworks that support Frontier’s creative success.
Before her career at Frontier, Yvonne served as a Regimental Welfare Clerk with the UK Ministry of Defence for over three years. Based in Osnabrück Land, she was responsible for delivering welfare services and administrative support to service members and their families, fostering resilience and well-being in demanding operational environments.
Her earlier career included a role as Senior Customer Service Representative at Mercedes-Benz Nederland in Maastricht, where she managed high-value customer relationships and ensured service excellence. This followed her four-year tenure at T-Mobile UK as Business Account Coordinator, where she supported corporate clients through coordinated service delivery and account management.
Yvonne began her professional journey with the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, serving as Office Manager/Legacy Secretary in the Greater Edinburgh Area. Over nearly four years, she managed legacy administration, donor relations, and office operations—laying the foundation for her career in people-centric roles.
About Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments is a premier independent video game developer and publisher, globally recognized for creating immersive and artistically rich gameplay experiences. The company’s iconic portfolio includes award-winning titles such as Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution series, with a forward-looking roadmap of future releases. Frontier continues to set the benchmark for creative simulation games.
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Frontier boasts a vibrant, inclusive studio environment that celebrates innovation and collaboration. The company invests heavily in employee well-being through flexible working, in-house wellness initiatives, and comprehensive benefits including private family healthcare, share options, and enhanced parental leave. Its culture is rooted in creativity, sustainability, and a passion for delivering outstanding player experiences.
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