Spotlight on Neon River: A Leading Recruitment Firm in the Gaming Industry

Neon River stands out as a prominent executive search firm in the gaming industry, founded by seasoned headhunter Peter Franks in 2016. The company provides tailored recruitment services to games businesses worldwide, encompassing PC, console, mobile, and free-to-play game developers. Unlike traditional recruitment, executive search involves proactively targeting high-caliber candidates for senior positions, including CEOs, CFOs, and creative directors, which are often not publicly advertised. Neon River has established itself as a trusted partner for games companies seeking exceptional leaders. Peter Franks, the company's founder and CEO, brings two decades of experience in recruiting senior executives for games companies globally. As a lifelong gaming enthusiast, Franks leverages his extensive industry knowledge and network to help clients attract top talent. With a strong educational background, including a degree from Oxford University, Franks has built a reputation for delivering best-in-class recruitment services. His passion for gaming, which dates back to the ZX Spectrum era, has driven his mission to create a headhunting firm that caters specifically to the gaming industry. Neon River's client roster includes a diverse range of games companies, from multinational corporations like King and EA to smaller, entrepreneurial ventures such as Metacore and Wooga. The company has also worked with notable clients like Miniclip, backed by Tencent, and Peak Games. According to Rob Small, President and Co-Founder of Miniclip, 'We've had a consistently positive experience working with Peter and Neon River on several key hires, and I highly recommend them as one of the top executive search firms in the market.' A recent example of Neon River's success is the placement of Dayan Yar as chief product officer at Ten Square Games, a publicly listed Polish mobile games developer. This strategic hire required finding a candidate willing to relocate to Wroclaw, demonstrating Neon River's ability to deliver on complex recruitment challenges. By fostering long-term relationships with clients, Neon River has facilitated numerous high-profile hires, including 11 senior-level appointments at King and 10 at Miniclip. The company has also provided pro-bono services to Make-A-Wish, helping to establish their games advisory board. Neon River's commitment to the gaming industry extends to creating informative content, including reports, interviews, and guides, such as 'The Top 30 Leaders in Mobile Gaming' and 'A Guide to the Mobile Games Industry.' For more information or to get in touch with Peter Franks directly, please email peter@neonriver.com.