MARKUS WINDELEN

Markus is a force multiplier for studios and investors alike. As former Partner at Nordisk Games and COO at Gameforge, he’s led from the front in publishing, M&A, and operational transformation across some of Europe’s most ambitious games companies. With a track record that spans AAA to indie, boardrooms to production floors, and Western and Asian markets alike, Markus is known for making complex challenges solvable. He’s the kind of operator you bring in when the stakes are high, the landscape is shifting, and leadership needs clarity, confidence, and momentum. Fluent in the language of founders, boards, and capital, Markus bridges vision and execution with rare precision.

Portfolio synergy architect – Smoothed cultural transitions and sparked cross-studio collaboration between portfolio studios on tech, UA, and leadership best practices.

Studio scaling tactician – Guides teams beyond the 100 person threshold with structure, clarity, and operational resilience.

Confidant to founders – Provides clear-eyed, discreet counsel to CEOs and execs when it’s too sensitive – or too complex – to talk to anyone else while  navigating high stake decisions, boardroom friction, or internal bottlenecks.

Strategic connector – Bridges founders with capital, key hires, and ecosystem allies that reshape opportunity.