Spil Games names Timm Geyer as new CEO

Mobile publisher Spil Games has named Timm Geyer as its new CEO. In his new role, Geyer hopes to build on the milestones set by the previous CEO, Tung Nguyen-Khac, who has left to pursue other interests.

Prior to this, Geyer was COO of Spil Games for two years. Before that, he held senior positions at SevenGamesNetwork and Splitscreen Studios, and was director of strategic partnerships at AOL.

"Timm knows the company inside and out and I'm thrilled he's our new CEO," said company founder Peter Driessen. "His experience and skills at making things happen, as well as ensuring the strategy of the business is executed to maximum effect, will bring our mobile momentum to a new level."

Spil Games recently celebrated 300 million total downloads across games such as Troll Face Quest, Uphill Rush, and Operate Now: Hospital.