Games Industry Consultant
Early Stage Growth Expert

AAA Insight.
Startup Agility.

I help early-stage game studios validate product-market fit without the overhead. Since 2020, I've been in the trenches with startups, combined with a decade of foundational experience at Riot and Blizzard. I help you focus on what actually moves the needle.

Riot Games·Activision Blizzard·Omeda Studios·Telus International
20+Years in Games
200%Revenue Growth Delivered
$150M+Commercial Uplift

AAA experience.
Startup instincts.

01

Early-Stage DNA

6 years of hands-on experience navigating the chaos of pre-seed and seed-stage studios. I know how to ship with limited runway.

02

AAA Rigor

I bring the product, marketing, and team frameworks used by the world's biggest hits and right-size them for small, hungry teams.

Riot Games AlumBlizzard AlumFounderStartup Operator
01

Product

Identifying the 'fun' and the 'market' before you over-build.

02

Marketing

Zero-budget growth and community validation strategies.

03

Strategy

Helping founders say 'No' to the 90% of features that don't matter.

What I can do for you

Flexible engagements — from a single strategic sprint to a long-term embedded partnership. No corporate overhead, just senior expertise applied directly to your challenges.

Brand Strategy

From identity foundations to global brand architectures — I help games companies build brands that resonate deeply with players and stand the test of time.

  • Brand identity & positioning
  • IP development & world-building
  • Creative platform development
  • Brand guidelines & governance

Marketing & Go-to-Market

Full-funnel marketing strategy spanning launch campaigns, community-led growth, influencer programs, and performance across all platforms.

  • GTM strategy & planning
  • Campaign creative direction
  • Community & creator programs
  • Influencer & esports partnerships

Player Support Strategy

World-class player support transforms frustrated players into advocates. I design support systems that scale, delight, and feed insight back into your product.

  • Support org design & scaling
  • CSAT, FCR & NPS improvement
  • Voice of the player frameworks
  • Tooling & ops optimisation

Product Strategy

Bridging the gap between development and publishing — ensuring your product decisions connect with market reality and player expectations.

  • Player feedback integration
  • Live service strategy
  • Feature prioritisation
  • Cross-functional alignment

Team Building & Leadership

I help studios build and organise high-performance marketing and brand teams — the people, structure, and culture that sustain long-term success.

  • Hiring & team design
  • Cross-functional structure
  • Leadership coaching
  • Process & workflow development

Fractional CMO / VP

Senior marketing leadership without the full-time commitment. I embed as your CMO or VP of Marketing on a fractional basis — driving strategy, leading your team, and representing the function at executive level.

  • Executive-level marketing leadership
  • Team management & mentorship
  • Board & stakeholder reporting
  • Flexible retainer engagements

Studio & Publishing Partnerships

From co-publishing deal strategy to regional distribution, I help studios navigate the complex landscape of publishing relationships and partnerships.

  • Publisher partner evaluation
  • Regional distribution strategy
  • Deal structure guidance
  • Partner onboarding & management

Not sure what you need? Let's talk — I'll help you figure it out.

20 years at the sharp end

From AAA publishing at Riot and Blizzard to founding my own studio — I've operated across every scale and stage the industry has to offer.

Head of Brand, Marketing & Comms

Omeda Studios · 2024 — Present

Live Service · PC · MOBA

Leading all aspects of Brand & Marketing as part of the SLT, driving wider product and studio strategy for Predecessor.

  • Defined the global brand identity for Predecessor, driving 80% MAU growth and 200% revenue growth in 2025
  • Built and mentored a cross-functional team (brand, community, comms, creators)
  • Secured strategic co-publishing partners in key territories
  • Developed influencer and esports partnerships creating authentic advocacy

Proof is in the numbers

Every engagement I take on is focused on outcomes — not activity. Here's what that looks like in practice.

200%Revenue GrowthPredecessor · Omeda Studios · 2025
80%MAU GrowthPredecessor · Omeda Studios · 2025
$5M+Pre-launch SalesEmber Sword · Bright Star Studios
$150M+Commercial UpliftTelus International · Brand Repositioning
40KDiscord CommunityEmber Sword · Organic Growth
20%User GrowthZero acquisition spend · Bright Star Studios

What I bring to the table

Global brand identities that connect with players
GTM strategies from indie to AAA scale
Community-led growth with zero ad spend
Player support organisations for 2000+ teams
Co-publishing partnerships in key territories
Esports & influencer partnership programs
Cross-functional team design & mentorship
Product strategy from player feedback to roadmap

Let's build something
worth playing

Whether you're a startup studio trying to define your first brand identity, or a global publisher looking for a seasoned partner to lead a critical campaign — I'd love to hear what you're building.

Available for new engagements