Rocco Scandizzo — Business Development Executive
Rocco Scandizzo is part of the Unreal Engine division, at Epic Games, in charge of Unreal Engine’s global business development team. Formerly the Director of Business Development for Tencent America, his over two decades of experience in the video game industry and computer software entertainment also come from working for developers, publishers, and agencies such as Activision Blizzard, CAA and Vivendi Games. Always with a focus on production, revenue and new business development. Rocco has a PhD from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Rome, Tor Vergata, and an MBA in marketing from the Kelley School of Business, IU.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B and B2C expert in the video game and interactive entertainment industry.
Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 22 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Game Development
- Video Game Development
- Management
Career Highlights
- Over two decades in video game industry leadership.
- Expert in global business development for Unreal Engine.
- Strong negotiation skills with top gaming franchises.
Work Experience
Epic Games
Senior Director, Global Business Development, Games (1 yr 3 mos)
Director, Unreal Engine Business (4 yrs 6 mos)
Games London
Member of the Board of Advisors (3 yrs 7 mos)
IIDEA
Member Board of Directors (4 yrs 11 mos)
Tencent
Director of Business Development (1 yr 9 mos)
Skybound Entertainment
Executive Producer (8 mos)
Psyop
Managing Director and Executive Producer (3 yrs 7 mos)
Creative Artists Agency
Agent - Video Game Division (2 yrs 3 mos)
ISM - Interactive Studio Management
Partner (1 yr 7 mos)
Activision
Director - Franchise & License Development (2 yrs)
Director - Global Strategic Growth - Vivendi Games (7 mos)
Senior Manager - New Business - Vivendi Games (1 yr 4 mos)
THQ
Brand Manager (1 yr 7 mos)
Arma dei Carabinieri
2nd Lieutenant (1 yr 3 mos)
Education
MBA at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
PhD at University of Rome Tor Vergata
Laurea at University of Rome Tor Vergata