Exient Names Paul Topping as Chief Commercial Officer

Exient, a renowned game development and publishing company, has announced the appointment of Paul Topping as its new Chief Commercial Officer. With an impressive career spanning over 20 years in the gaming industry, Topping has held key roles in business development and advisory capacities at prestigious companies such as Criterion, Codemasters, NaturalMotion, and Tag Games. Prior to joining Exient, Topping served as the head of business development at Zircotec Group, a leading heat management firm. In his new role, Topping will be responsible for leading Exient's business development team, overseeing the company's self-published projects, as well as its collaborative work-for-hire initiatives with third-party partners. According to Exient CEO Julian Jones, "Paul's appointment will further solidify Exient's position as a trusted partner for IP owners in the gaming and entertainment sectors, building upon the team's exceptional track record of securing and delivering on high-profile projects." Looking to the future, Jones added, "Our goal is to accelerate our partnerships with larger businesses and expand our project portfolio in 2025 and beyond." Topping expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, "I am thrilled to be back in the gaming industry, and I look forward to establishing new partnerships with like-minded companies that value our commitment to quality and timely delivery. I am excited to reconnect with old colleagues and forge new relationships." As an independent game developer and publisher with operations in the UK and Malta, Exient has had the privilege of working on iconic IPs such as FIFA, Angry Birds, and F1.