John Wright, former Vice President of Mobile Games at Kwalee, has officially taken the reins as CEO of Swedish game studio Turborilla. Known for its popular Mad Skills franchise, Turborilla has reached over 200 million downloads across its titles and built a strong following in the action sports gaming scene.
Following his departure from Kwalee, Wright took several months to reflect on his personal and professional priorities. During that period, he remained active in the industry through consulting and advisory roles, while spending valuable time with his children. This pause, he said, helped him gain fresh perspective and renewed focus.
When Tobias Andersson and Lars Lindblom approached me about potentially taking on the CEO role at Turborilla, I was honoured. This is a company with real heritage, a legacy in the action sports genre, with over 200 million downloads worldwide and a hugely passionate global fanbase.
John Wright, CEO of Turborilla
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of being a CEO of a gaming studio, and now I can say that I have achieved my dream.
I believe deeply that I’m the right person to guide Turborilla through its next chapter. Evolution is never easy, but it’s always exciting. And with the incredible team I’ve been getting to know over the past few weeks, I’m more confident than ever in what we can achieve together.
The mission is clear.
The vision is bold.
And the team is ready.
It’s go time.
Founded in Umeå, Sweden, Turborilla made its name with the Mad Skills series, a hit among mobile gamers and action sports fans alike.
John Wright will join us at the Mobidictum Conference 2025 as a speaker. With thousands of game industry professionals attending from around the world, it’s the perfect opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s most dynamic leaders!
