Andre Kieren, who left his position as Asmodee Vice President – head of U.S. Distribution last year, has joined with Chris Woodward to launch Golden Goose Games Consultancy, which has formed a partnership with new game company Bellows Intent, the companies announced.

Golden Goose has evolved from Kieren’s Kieren Consulting LLC, which was the vehicle Kieren created for his consulting work (see "Kieren Consulting for Funforge").  Kieren is also serving as Vice President of Business Development at Asmodee online retailer Miniature Market.

Chris Woodward, who joined with Kieren to found Golden Goose Games Consultancy, was most recently Head of Sales at jasco Games LLC.  He’s also held positions as Asmodee North America Publishing Vice President of Sales, Head of North American Sales and Operations for Warlord Games, and Head of North American Trade Sales at Games Workshop Ltd.

Golden Goose has formed a partnership with new game company Bellows Intent Studio, Inc., to take the company’s inaugural game An Age Contrived to distribution and retail in North America.  Bellows Intent is currently seeking funding for the game on Kickstarter, and has raised $351,348 from 3,556 backers to date.  The company was founded by Chris Matthew, who’s had an 11-year tenure at Panda Game Manufacturing, most recently as General Manager, North America.