Jonathan Lander

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CEO and Founder @ Square Corners Consulting
United States
Jonathan Lander's Location
Hampstead, Maryland, United States, United States
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About Jonathan Lander

Over 25 years of experience in operating global business units in digital entertainment and developing complex technology projects in a wide range of industries. I have a firm belief that leadership is about recognizing talent in people, empowering and developing them in innovative environments and guiding them to achieve meaningful goals. During my time at CCP Games, I led the EVE Online business unit, driving year on year, double digit revenue and profit growth through delivering a better game and creating a digital entertainment group which combined game development with marketing, sales, finance, platform, customer support and operations into a single digital business. As the Executive Producer for EVE Valkyrie, I lead and advocated for the project during its progress from a Virtual Reality proof of concept to an approved and announced CCP product with a development team in a new office. I started at CCP Games as the Director of the Core Technology group, working with all of the global CCP product teams to produce shared technology components including single server technology and the Trinity rendering engine.Prior to joining CCP, I spent 12 years with IBM Global Business Services (formerly PwC Consulting) as a Management and Technology Consultant, Technical Architect and Project Manager. During this time I specialized in delivering complex systems integration and data warehousing projects across a number of countries and wide range of industries.I studied Biology as an undergraduate at the University of Bath before studying Education and Teaching as a post-graduate. I currently live in Maryland with my wife and 2 daughters.

Jonathan Lander's Current Company Details
Square Corners Consulting

Square Corners Consulting

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CEO and Founder
United States
Jonathan Lander Work Experience Details
  • Square Corners Consulting
    Ceo And Founder
    Square Corners Consulting
    United States
  • Bethesda Softworks
    Senior Vice President, Global Product And Publishing Operations
    Bethesda Softworks Oct 2022 - Present
    Rockville, Md, Us
    Leading Publishing operations for the Bethesda development and publishing portfolio across the globe. Managing a team of Studio General Managers and Business Directors to define, implement and operate how Bethesda greenlit, brought to market and ran our games to deliver on top line revenue goals. Working with world class publishing talent around the globe from Bethesda Softworks and the teams from Bethesda Games Studios, ZeniMax Online Studios, id, MachineGames, Arkane, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog to make world class entertainment and put it in the hands of a delighted player base. Collaborating across the executive team, I defined and implemented our rhythm of business, success metrics, high level product development and publishing processes, and defining game, business and management information and forecasting needs. In addition, my team worked across publishing and development disciplines to deliver business results in line with and exceeding budgets as they managed P&Ls across development and publishing. Also worked with the Xbox team to integrate ZeniMax Media inc. into Microsoft as part of the $7.5 Billion acquisition.
  • Bethesda Softworks
    Vice President Of Online Gaming
    Bethesda Softworks Oct 2018 - Oct 2022
    Rockville, Md, Us
    Led the evolution of Bethesda from a traditional boxed product publisher to a modern integrated developer/publisher representing world class Studios, Publishing and franchises. Worked as part of the executive team to align development and Publishing goals in a rapidly changing industrial landscape which culminated in ZeniMax Media Inc. being bought by Microsoft for $7.5 billion. Setup 7 studio-centric product management teams which covered all aspects of modern video game development, publishing and operations with direct reports accountable for overall business performance. Following a philosophy of business results being a consequence of making outstanding digital entertainment and delivering it into the hands of a well-managed community, brought a live service mentality to all of our games as Bethesda moved into the direct to customer, digital realm. Through leading a team of dedicated Business Directors, standardised how products were greenlit, built, operated and had success measures defined and reviewed whilst allowing the uniqueness of each of our studios and franchises to lead the creation of transformative experiences for our players. Spearheaded the adoption of cross-studio data gathering, sharing and analysis to drive better performing games and marketing programs with resulting increases in profitability and using this to underpin a move away from decisions based on opinion presented as fact. Resulted in industry leading data and business information systems being available throughout the company.
  • Zenimax Online Studios
    General Manager
    Zenimax Online Studios Nov 2015 - Aug 2024
    Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us
    Partnered with Studio Director Matt Firor to run Zenimax Online Studios including the Elder Scrolls Online and other unannounced projects. Accountable for overall budget and revenue generation for the Studio. Directed and created the Elder Scrolls Online business management team with responsibility for delivering profitability by making a world class MMORPG and publishing it to a global audience. Helped take the game from console launch to its 10th anniversary as a multi-billion dollar gaming franchise. Partnered with the Studio Director to integrate the development teams, brand, sales, PR, community management, operations, monetisation and the other capabilities required to deliver a successful game across PC, consoles and streaming platforms.
  • Bethesda Softworks
    Director
    Bethesda Softworks Aug 2014 - Nov 2015
    Rockville, Md, Us
    Creation and leadership of the development team, processes and operating model for the build and operation of the Bethesda.net platform. Working alongside and collaborating with game development studios and Publishing teams to build out Bethesda Softworks direct to consumer platform.
  • Ccp
    Senior Development Director
    Ccp Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
    Reykjavik, Na, Is
    Responsible for developing production and development best practices and introducing these to all of the CCP development studios in order to improve the ability of the company to deliver cutting edge games. Looking into improving and streamlining all aspects of the development process from talent identification and development through to project management and development methodologies and the use of success criteria and goal driven, rapid iteration of new concepts.
  • Ccp
    Executive Producer - Eve Valkyrie
    Ccp May 2013 - Oct 2013
    Reykjavik, Na, Is
    Responsible for taking EVE Valkyrie from prototype experience through to a game in full production on next generation virtual reality hardware. During this time I led the development effort as well as working with a number of other companies to closely develop the game alongside hardware partners in this cutting edge field. I also led the introduction of the game to the gaming press and public at E3 and Gamescom.During this time I was also responsible for drafting the CCP strategy for expanding into the mobile phone and tablet arenas through the creation of original titles.
  • Ccp
    Executive Producer - Eve Online
    Ccp Dec 2011 - May 2013
    Reykjavik, Na, Is
    Responsible for leading the overall EVE Online project, reporting into the Executive Board of CCP. The role involved coordinating the efforts of development, marketing, publishing, customer support and finance to continue the success of a 10 year old, consistently growing MMORPG. My goals were to ensure that all of the areas of EVE Online were pulling in the same strategic direction allowing ongoing expansion and iteration of the game to successfully meet the business goals of both EVE Online and CCP.I also led 2 broad reorganisations of the project in order to better align the entire business with developing a world leading virtual world which is continuing to grow into its tenth year of operation.
  • Ccp
    Director Of Core Technology Development
    Ccp Oct 2009 - Feb 2012
    Reykjavik, Na, Is
    Responsible for managing CCP's Core Technology Group. Located in Reykjavik but spanning all CCP offices in Atlanta, Shanghai and Newcastle, the Core Technology group developed shared technology components underpinning CCP’s world class games. I led a team of 30 developers and producers in the creation of cutting edge graphics and single shard cluster technology which has been used in all of CCP’s products to date. Significant focus was placed on the co-ordination and stakeholder management required to allow the team to successfully develop technologies for multiple studios across the world and ensuring that shared solutions were adopted where possible.
  • Ibm
    Senior Managing Consultant
    Ibm Aug 1997 - Oct 2009
    Armonk, New York, Ny, Us
    Project Manager and IT Architect with deep experience in delivering Complex Systems Integration projects and large Oracle based systems. Also acquired extensive experience in the design, build and delivery of Data Warehousing systems. During this time gained experience with Public Sector, Financial Services, Pharmaceutical and Aviation industries.2 years experience reviewing complex bids and proposals specifically to identify and solve execution and delivery problems. I also led the European Delivery Excellence estimating initiative coordinating the delivery of SLIM calibrated estimating tools.10 years of experience in Management Consultant graduate training and development programs at both country and European levels.7 years spent as a development coach, people manager and mentor to staff across the IBM disciplines.European project manager for IBM development and roll out of QSM estimating tools.
  • Pricewaterhousecoopers
    Management Consultant
    Pricewaterhousecoopers 1997 - 2002
    Gb
    Joined through the Price Waterhouse MITIS graduate consultant programme. PWC Consulting bought by IBM in 2002.

Jonathan Lander Skills

Project Management Game Development Management Agile Project Management Video Games Program Management Scrum Mmo Agile Methodologies Strategy Business Development Leadership Product Management Team Leadership Software Project Management Business Analysis Mobile Devices Project Planning Software Development Stakeholder Management Mmorpg Business Intelligence Web Development Databases Architectures Virtual Reality Sql Architecture

Jonathan Lander Education Details

  • University Of Bath
    University Of Bath
    Physical Education
  • University Of Bath
    University Of Bath
    Biology

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