Jump Games appoints Eric Marlow as VP of Global Studios

Jump Games, the publisher and developer of mobile games, apps, and content, has appointed Eric Marlow as Vice President in charge of their Global Studios.  Marlow comes with over 13 years of experience in the gamin industry with additional work in strategy at management consulting firm (earlier Coopers & Lybrand).

Marlow moves to the Reliance Entertainment firm from Zynga, where he was an Executive Producer responsible for leadership and direction of Mafia Wars, one of their most popular franchises. Marlow has also worked with UK-based developer Kuju Entertainment where he spearheaded their foray into Asia and led their operations in the Philippines as their President and Head of Studio.

At Jump Games, Marlow will oversee the current slate of development projects, chart the company’s growth into new regions, and expand the product portfolio by enhancing the company’s relationship with 3rd party developers.

Manish Agarwal, CEO, Reliance Entertainment Digital said: “We at Jump Games welcome Eric on board. He has uniquely distinguished himself as one of a handful of videogame executives with true multi-regional experience. His knowledge of the industry will be critical for us to develop world class products and tap the mobile gaming opportunities worldwide.  With his addition to the team, we are confident of adding many more games to the current lists of successes which Jump has seen in last 18 months.”

Marlow added, “Enhancing their (Jump Games') global presence is a great opportunity, and I am particularly interested with their association with Reliance Entertainment and their IP.”