Disney Mobile Business Development Head Tim O'Brien Departing

Recode is reporting that Tim O’Brien who oversaw business development for Disney’s mobile business is departing the company to join Scopely, the free-to-play gaming studio behind Skee-Ball Arcade and Mini Golf MatchUp.

O’Brien had been with Disney for three years. He came to the company through the Tapulous acquisition. His accomplishments include launching “Where’s My Water” and getting Disney Mobile into China.

O’Brien would not confirm that his departure had anything to do with the recent layoffs at Disney Interactive.