At Virtuos, understanding the people behind the games is just as important as making the games themselves. Our AMA series highlights the unique roles and stories of our Virtuos team, showing how different people shape our culture and work together on some of the biggest games in the world. 

From navigating the intricacies of game production to engaging clients and closing deals, the Business Development (BD) team plays a vital role at Virtuos. In this episode, we welcome Matthieu Cheynut, BD Director for Europe, to share his experience and insights. 

Matthieu first joined Virtuos in 2011 as an associate art producer and later transitioned into account management and business development. With over 15 years of experience in the video games industry, he has held roles in quality assurance, localization, and business development at EA and Tencent. In his current role, Matthieu leads BD and partnerships for Virtuos in Europe.    

In his AMA session, Matthieu weighs in on current industry trends and clears up common misconceptions about the BD role. Watch the full session below: