María Sayans

Maria Sayans is Chief Executive Officer of ustwo games, the London-based studio best known for the Monument Valley series. Founded as part of the wider ustwo collective, the studio has established a global reputation for crafting visually distinctive, emotionally resonant and accessible games that appeal to both gamers and non-gamers.

Sayans joined ustwo games as CEO in 2019 and has since guided the company through a period of creative and structural growth. Under her leadership, the studio has expanded across mobile, PC and console with titles including Desta: The Memories Between and Monument Valley 3.

Before joining ustwo games, Sayans served as Chief Customer Officer at CCP Games (most famous for EVE Online) and spent more than a decade at Electronic Arts, where she worked on major franchises including Mass Effect, Mirror’s Edge, and Battlefield.

Based in London, ustwo games is best known for the Monument Valley series, celebrated for its visual design, emotional engagement and accessibility. Monument Valley has surpassed 160m installs across its versions and continues to be emblematic of high-quality, art-driven mobile gaming.

Its portfolio also includes Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, Desta: The Memories Between and Assemble with Care, spanning puzzle, narrative and adventure games across mobile, PC and console.

The studio released Monument Valley 3 in 2024 and expanded the game to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam in 2025.