Alexei “Lex” Ryan

Alexei Ryan is a seasoned recruitment professional with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as the Principal Recruitment Lead at Skillsearch, specializing in games talent recruitment in Finland and North America. Previously held positions include Head of Talent at Gym Class, where Alexei managed recruitment for a top VR sports game and developed original mascot characters, and Head of New Studios Talent at Wildlife Studios, where nine new studios were established across multiple countries. Alexei has also contributed significantly as a voice actor, notably voicing characters for Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds franchise and various projects at 343 Industries. With a strong background in creative recruiting and talent acquisition, Alexei has consistently reduced hiring time and costs across organizations while fostering diverse and globally distributed teams. Academic credentials include a B.F.A. in Acting from UC Santa Barbara and a certificate in Finnish Language Studies from Aalto University.