Ilya Kuznetsov Gamescom

Ilya Kuznetsov is a seasoned professional in business development and strategic marketing within the gaming industry. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Layer since July 2025, Ilya previously held the position of Head of Games Strategy at Ready Player Me, focusing on the expansion of the Player Zero ecosystem and partnership integrations. Ilya's experience includes leadership roles at Unity as Head of Market EMEA - Monetization, where responsibilities centered around enabling mobile game studios to succeed with monetization tools. Co-founding Moontec, Ilya organized the largest blockchain summit in the Nordics, recognized as the most influential event of the year. Other roles include Business Development Manager at Echovalue and an Audit Intern at PwC. Educational credentials include a recent program at Cambridge Judge Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from the University of Bath.