London, England, United Kingdom
Seasoned C-level executive and operating leader with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and value creation across the global games and interactive entertainment industry - spanning PC, mobile, and console platforms in development, publishing, live operations, and commercial strategy. I specialise in helping companies scale, integrate, and unlock value — whether through M&A execution, portfolio optimisation, or strategic operational leadership. Over the past two decades, I’ve led or advised on 50+ transactions, from studio acquisitions and cross-border integrations to strategic divestments and corporate carve-outs. My focus is on building sustainable revenue growth, delivering operational synergies, and aligning teams, technology, and product pipelines for long-term success. In addition to my executive roles, I serve as a board director and advisor, guiding leadership teams on strategy, governance, and value-creation initiatives. My board experience spans both public and private companies, including: - Flexion Mobile (NASDAQ First North) – Board of Directors - Oceanview Group – Chairman &. Co-Founder I’m particularly passionate about partnering with private equity and venture capital investors to accelerate growth in portfolio companies — bringing hands-on leadership in areas such as M&A strategy, go-to-market execution, user acquisition, analytics, and global operations. My goal is to bridge strategic vision with execution, helping organisations scale rapidly and profitably in one of the most dynamic sectors of the digital economy.
Driving cross-media portfolio growth, operational transformation, and strategic execution across games, film/TV, and brand entertainment. OV Entertainment is a cross-media group focused on building and scaling high-value IP and brands across games, film/TV, advertising, and interactive entertainment. Through a global studio network and commercial partnerships, the company delivers full-cycle development, production, publishing, and growth acceleration for internal projects and portfolio companies. • Co-founded the group and architected the core operational and commercial strategies, building an integrated platform that spans multiple studios and business units across several geographies. • Part of the leadership team who drove comprehensive cost-restructuring and operational integration initiatives that reduced operating costs by >21% while improving profitability by ~175% over the past year. • Designed and implemented group-wide M&A and investment frameworks to identify, evaluate, and integrate potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships. • Drove go-to-market, user acquisition, and analytics strategy for core projects, directly supporting revenue acceleration and portfolio diversification. • Partnered with investors and board to define capital deployment strategies, evaluate market expansion opportunities, and structure long-term growth initiatives. Keywords: Strategic Operations · Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) · Cost Optimisation · Value Creation · Cross-Media Strategy · Portfolio Growth · Commercial Partnerships · Global Expansion · User Acquisition · Analytics
Board & Advisory Roles – Current and Past (2013 – Present) Serving as a board director, co-founder, and strategic advisor to public companies, venture-backed start-ups, and private enterprises across the global games, technology, and interactive entertainment sectors. Roles focus on value creation, growth acceleration, portfolio optimisation, M&A strategy, governance, and international expansion. Current Board Positions: • Flexion Mobile Plc (NASDAQ First North): Board Director – Contributing to strategic growth planning, distribution partnerships, and investor relations for a leading global mobile games distribution platform. • Kokku: Board Director – Advising on global expansion, M&A opportunities, and strategic partnerships for Brazil’s largest co-development and full-cycle game development studio. • Oceanview Group: Executive Chairman & Board Director – Providing leadership on group strategy, M&A pipeline development, portfolio construction, and cross-media growth initiatives spanning games, film/TV, and brand entertainment. Recent & Past Board Roles: • Flagship Games Group: Board Member – Guided commercial strategy, publishing partnerships, and operational planning for a multi-studio games group. • AppScotch: Board Member & Co-Founder – Helped build a mobile apps and games analytics platform focused on market transparency and advertising intelligence. Contributed to product strategy, go-to-market execution, and revenue growth. AppScotch was acquired by App Annie in March 2016. • Advisory Engagements: Advised multiple founders, investors, and boards on strategic topics including go-to-market strategy, corporate development, post-acquisition integration, portfolio optimisation, and operational restructuring. Keywords: Board Governance · Strategic Advisory · Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) · Value Creation · Portfolio Growth · International Expansion · Investor Relations · Corporate Strategy · Co-Founder · Product Strategy
Leading global operations, post-acquisition integration, and multi-studio scaling across a rapidly expanding games and interactive entertainment group. EG7 is a publicly listed games and entertainment company operating multiple development studios, publishing labels, and service units across Europe and North America. The group focuses on acquiring, integrating, and scaling high-value studios and IPs. • Oversaw global operations across a multi-studio portfolio of more than 800 employees, covering development, publishing, LiveOps, marketing, and analytics. • Partnered with the CEO and board to design and execute an aggressive M&A roadmap, completing and integrating multiple acquisitions with a combined enterprise value of >$200M. • Built a unified operational framework that improved cross-studio collaboration, pipeline efficiency, and EBITDA margins. • Implemented performance measurement, analytics, and UA frameworks that accelerated product growth and strengthened monetisation across mobile, PC, and console titles. • Defined and delivered strategic planning processes aligned with board growth targets, investor expectations, and capital-deployment priorities. Keywords: Global Operations · Post-Acquisition Integration · Portfolio Synergies · EBITDA Growth · Strategic Planning · M&A Execution · LiveOps · Product Lifecycle Management · User Acquisition · Analytics
Building the foundation of MTG’s games vertical, driving investment strategy, and leading operational value-creation initiatives. MTG is a leading digital entertainment group and investment platform focused on gaming, esports, and online media. The company builds and scales high-growth entertainment businesses through direct investment, M&A, and operational support. • Co-designed and launched MTG’s Games vertical, developing the original investment thesis, M&A strategy, and operational integration blueprint. • Originated, structured, and executed multiple cross-border acquisitions and strategic investments, building a diversified portfolio of studios, platforms, and content services. • Partnered with portfolio company leadership to accelerate growth through operational optimisation, commercial scaling, and product expansion strategies. • Supported portfolio monetisation initiatives and strategic exits, creating significant shareholder value and portfolio diversification. • Acted as a strategic liaison between investment teams, the board, and operating leadership to align capital allocation with long-term growth objectives. Keywords: Investment Strategy · M&A Roadmap Design · Portfolio Optimisation · Cross-Border Transactions · Strategic Partnerships · Growth Acceleration · Value Creation · Go-to-Market Execution