WESTMINSTER, U.K. - s4story -- Neon River, a specialist executive search firm focused on the technology and games industries, has published its fourth annual Top 30 Leaders in Mobile Gaming, recognising some of the most influential executives, entrepreneurs and investors shaping the mobile games industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

The 2026 edition celebrates the individuals behind some of the world's most successful mobile gaming companies, from established industry giants to ambitious, fast-growing studios.

Among those recognised are Ilkka Paananen, CEO and Co-Founder of Supercell; Rob Small, Founder and President of Miniclip; Soner Aydemir, CEO and Co-Founder of Dream Games; Todd Green, President of King; and Alexandre Yazdi, CEO of Voodoo.

The list also highlights emerging companies and entrepreneurial talent, including Rina Onur Sirinoglu of Spyke Games, Carolin Krenzer of Trailmix Games and Bekir Batuhan Çelebi of Grand Games.

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Now in its fourth year, the annual ranking reflects the continued strength and diversity of the EMEA mobile gaming ecosystem. From Finland and the UK to France, Poland, Türkiye and beyond, the region is home to many of the companies and individuals responsible for developing globally successful mobile games.

The selection spans a broad range of gaming genres, including casual, puzzle, simulation, strategy, RPG and sports games, as well as the investors supporting the industry's next generation of businesses.

Neon River selected the featured leaders through research examining company growth, commercial scale, industry visibility and recent achievements.

About Neon River

Neon River is a London-based executive search firm specialising in leadership recruitment for the games and technology industries. The firm works with established international businesses and high-growth companies to recruit senior executives across Europe and beyond.

View the full Top 30 Leaders in Mobile Gaming 2026 list:

https://www.neonriver.com/the-top-30-leaders-in-mobile-gaming-2026/