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The Top 30 Leaders in Mobile Gaming

The Top 30 Leaders in Mobile Gaming series recognises the founders, CEOs and investors shaping the commercial heartbeat of free-to-play mobile games, from puzzle and casual to mid-core, sports, and simulation.

Each year we spotlight leaders who:

  • Set the strategic and commercial direction for mobile games portfolios and studios
  • Invest in the next generation of mobile games and studios across EMEA
  • Shape the future of mobile games, from new genres and platforms to emerging business models.

We feature leaders from standout mobile games companies in EMEA, spanning casual, puzzle, mid-core, sports, and simulation games.

All editions
Latest edition 2025 Leaders driving some of the most interesting mobile games in EMEA right now. 2024 Leaders who navigated privacy changes, tougher UA, and still grew their franchises. 2023 Our first snapshot of EMEA’s most influential leaders in mobile gaming.

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