Jonathan Lander Email & Phone Number

United States

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Joined through the Price Waterhouse MITIS graduate consultant programme. PWC Consulting bought by IBM in 2002.

Pgce, Physical Education

Bsc Hons, Biology