NC America announced the appointment of Merv Lee Kwai as its new Vice President of Operations for North America, a key move as the company prepares for the global launch of AION 2 and other major titles from NCSOFT’s portfolio.
Lee Kwai joins NC America with more than 20 years of experience in the video game industry, having worked across studios and publishers focused on multiplayer games and MMORPGs. Most recently, he served at Amazon Games as a regional franchise lead, where he oversaw the Western publishing of third-party titles, including Throne and Liberty, developed by NCSOFT.
A key profile for NCSOFT’s global MMORPG expansion
In his new role, Merv Lee Kwai will be responsible for coordinating Western publishing efforts, actively contributing to the global launch preparation of several upcoming projects. These include Cinder City, Limit Zero Breakers, and Time Takers, as well as overseeing the live operations of established titles such as AION, Blade & Soul, and Lineage 2.
From NC America’s leadership team, CEO Jin Chung-hee highlighted the importance of this appointment:
“Merv’s unique combination of executive leadership skills and deep understanding of today’s MMORPG market makes him the ideal candidate to lead NC America’s strategic mission to bring our MMOs to the global stage.”
Lee Kwai, for his part, stated that joining NC America felt like the right decision from the very beginning, emphasizing his strong existing relationship with the Throne and Liberty development teams, which will help drive collaboration on upcoming releases.
AION 2, the main focus for the near future
While AION 2 does not yet have a confirmed release date for the Western market, the MMORPG has been available in Asia since November, allowing players to experience firsthand the renewed vision of the franchise. With this new leadership in place, NC America aims to strengthen its Western presence and deliver more solid and coordinated global launches.
The arrival of Merv Lee Kwai represents an important step in NCSOFT’s strategy to once again position its MMORPGs among the genre’s global leaders, with AION 2 standing out as one of its most ambitious projects.
