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Spil Games promotes from within for new CEO

COO Timm Geyer is taking the reins

Spil Games promotes from within for new CEO

Amsterdam-based games developer Spil Games has promoted COO Timm Geyer to the position of CEO.

Geyer will take the reins from former CEO Tung Nguyen-Khac, who has left to pursue other interests after three years with the company.

Geyer has been the company’s COO for the past two years, working in senior positions for several games and online companies including SevenGamesNetwork and Splitscreen Studios.

He has also previously headed up business development at Bigpoint and was director of strategic partnerships at AOL.

Spil the details

“Spil’s web to mobile strategy has really started to take off and I’m delighted to step into this role at such an exciting time for Spil,” said Geyer.

“Our web portal data is a unique asset to identify the games people are playing, enjoying and engaging with the most. My number one focus will be on making great web IPs a reality on mobile.”

Spil Games founder Peter Driessen said: “Timm knows the company inside and out and I’m thrilled he’s our new CEO.

“His experience and skills at making things happen, as well as ensuring the strategy of the business is executed to maximum effect, will bring our mobile momentum to a new level.”

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Iain is a freelance writer based in Scotland with a penchant for indies and all things Nintendo. Alongside PocketGamer.Biz, he has also appeared in Kotaku, Rock Paper Shotgun, PCGamesN and VG24/7.