Exient welcomes 20+ year industry veteran Paul Topping as CCO

Paul Topping, the newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Exient, will oversee the company’s commercial strategy and drive business development.
exient logo on the left, paul topping photo on the right

Independent video game developer and publisher Exient has named Paul Topping its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Topping has built a remarkable career, holding senior roles at prominent companies such as Criterion Games, Codemasters, NaturalMotion, and Tag Games. His extensive expertise spans business development, strategic planning, and advisory roles, making him a key addition to Exient’s leadership team.

Since its founding in 2001, the company has operated out of the UK and Malta, creating compelling mobile gaming experiences for global audiences. The company has contributed to iconic titles like FIFA, Angry Birds, and F1, demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality and innovative content.

The company also self-publishes global titles on mobile platforms, such as Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear Donut Dash, and Lemmings.

Topping’s role and responsibilities at Exient

In his new role, Topping will oversee the company’s business development strategy, enhancing first-party projects and strengthening third-party collaborations.

“Paul’s appointment will reinforce Exient’s status as the go-to partner for IP owners in games and entertainment, building on the entire team’s outstanding job of securing and delivering on the creative ambitions of our partners.

Looking ahead to 2025 and 2026, we aim to further accelerate our engagements with larger businesses and take on more projects.”

Exient CEO Julian Jones

“I’m excited to find us new partners to work with who value the quality of our work and timely delivery. I’m excited to be back in games and catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.”

Exient CCO Paul Topping
Paul Topping
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