Timo Palonen

Timo Palonen is a seasoned industry professional with extensive experience in game development and management. Currently serving as CEO at Playsome since August 2019, Timo focuses on building a high-performing team to create innovative free-to-play mobile games. Prior to this role, Timo was self-employed as a game company builder and real estate investor, and held positions at Next Games as Executive Producer and Art Manager, overseeing significant projects including the award-nominated augmented reality game, The Walking Dead: Our World. Timo's career also includes key roles at Bugbear Entertainment Ltd and Mobust Inc, where management of creative teams and project processes was paramount. Timo's educational background features a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from JAMK University of Applied Sciences.