Hugo Breton

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ABOUT HUGO BRETON

Most first-time people managers in video games and tech don\'t fail because they lack skill. They struggle because nobody taught them the systems of people management, and by the time anyone notices, the team is already in trouble.They mastered their craft as individual contributors (IC). Designer, engineer, producer…Now they\'re managing people, contractors, partners or AI agents, and honestly? It feels like a completely different game.They\'re juggling team dynamics, delivery pressure, performance conversations. and wondering,\"Am I actually ready for this?\"Here\'s the reality: most companies promote their best ICs and expect them to figure management out on their own. That\'s why so many new managers struggle or burn out within the first two years.I help high-performing ICs and first-time managers make the leap from execution to effective people leadership with clarity, confidence and real results.If You are… An ambitious IC eyeing Your next promotionYou\'re crushing your role, but you know the next level means leading others, without much support. A new manager trying not to drownYou just got promoted and you\'re learning how to lead people, not just push projects forward. An HR or L&D leader watching this play out across your teamYou just promoted your best people. Now you need them to lead, not just survive the first year.…Here\'s what we do togetherThrough a focused 90-day Management Fast-Track sprint (or a cohort for teams), we build the systems and confidence you need to lead teams that deliver, without the burnout. Clarify your role so you stop doing everyone else\'s work (at night) Run 1:1s and meetings that create decisions and follow-through Install accountability rhythms that replace constant firefighting Communicate with confidence (up, across and down) Turn underperformance into predictable deliveryWhy me?I spent six years at Riot Games building live operations across LatAm, taking the region from last to first in global player satisfaction. Before that, McKinsey. I\'ve managed in fast-moving, high-stakes environments and I know exactly what breaks when a great IC steps into management without a system to stand on. I\'ve coached 250+ managers and leaders across North and Latin America.After all that, here\'s what I know:Great managers aren\'t born. They\'re built through structure, feedback and courage.Ready to lead with clarity?Supporting managers who are struggling to deliver, or building the case internally for a cohort? Let\'s talk. Message me “pilot” or book a 20-minute Discovery Session.