Two Point Studios, the developer behind management simulation titles such as Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus, has appointed Jo Koehler as its new chief operating officer. The appointment was announced in May 2026 as part of the company’s ongoing expansion of its executive leadership team.
Koehler joins the Surrey based studio to oversee operational strategy, studio growth, and day to day management functions. The role is a newly created position within the company, reflecting the studio’s increased development output and broader ambitions following several successful releases.
Prior to joining Two Point Studios, Koehler held senior operational roles at several game development firms within the UK. His background includes experience in scaling studio operations, managing cross disciplinary teams, and coordinating production pipelines for both console and PC titles.
In a statement provided by the company, Koehler noted that he looked forward to helping the studio maintain its creative culture while expanding its operational capabilities. He cited the studio’s track record in the management simulation genre as a key factor in his decision to join the team.
Context and industry background
Two Point Studios was founded in 2016 by former Bullfrog Productions and Lionhead Studios veterans. The studio gained recognition with Two Point Hospital, a spiritual successor to Bullfrog’s Theme Hospital, released in 2018. Two Point Campus followed in 2022, expanding the studio’s reach into the educational simulation subgenre.
The company has since grown its headcount significantly, moving from a small independent team to a mid sized studio with multiple projects in active development. The appointment of a dedicated chief operating officer suggests a shift toward more formalized management structures as the studio scales.
The move comes at a time when the broader games industry is seeing a trend toward specialized executive hiring. Many development studios have sought to separate creative leadership from operational leadership to improve efficiency and long term planning.
Reactions and implications
Industry observers have noted that Two Point Studios’ decision to bring in an operations focused executive could signal plans for increased production capacity or new intellectual property development. The studio has not announced any new titles beyond its established series, but the expansion of its leadership team suggests preparation for larger scale projects.
Analysts tracking the UK games development sector have pointed out that studios like Two Point benefit from strong brand recognition in the simulation genre. Operational improvements could allow the studio to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or release schedules.
No specific project timelines or financial details have been disclosed in connection with Koehler’s appointment. The company has confirmed that Koehler has already assumed his duties and reports directly to the studio’s chief executive officer.
Two Point Studios is owned by Sega Europe and operates from its headquarters in Farnham, England. The company’s most recent release, an expansion for Two Point Campus, was published in late 2025.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
