Michael Thomas — Co-Founder
Founder of The Path, an independent games marketing agency. Experienced business leader and gaming industry specialist. Twitch's first commercial hire outside the US, starting the UK sales office in 2014. Ex-Managing Director at Fourth Floor, a full service marketing agency for the games industry. With 19 years of experience split between agency and commercial roles, I have worked on countless games over the course of my career, from AAA to indie, and everything in between. Throughout this time I have been at the forefront of the industry, building award-winning teams, and delivering award-winning work. Specialties: leadership, gaming, people management, team building, the video game industry, media sales, video advertising, digital media, account/client/project management, influencer marketing, branded content, entertainment sector.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in the gaming and digital marketing industry.
Location: Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 17 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Founder of an independent games marketing agency.
- Built award-winning teams in the gaming industry.
- First commercial hire for Twitch outside the US.
Work Experience
The Path
Founder (1 yr)
Fourth Floor
Managing Director (2 yrs)
StreamElements
VP Europe, Brand Partnerships (1 yr 6 mos)
Twitch
Interim Head of Sales, EMEA (4 mos)
International Sales Director (6 mos)
UK Sales Director (5 yrs 2 mos)
CBS Interactive
Client Account Director (1 yr 2 mos)
Mediacom
Associate Director (1 yr 7 mos)
Manager (1 yr 2 mos)
Senior Planner/Buyer (1 yr 8 mos)
Planner/Buyer (6 mos)
Media Executive (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of East Anglia
n/a at University of Oregon
