SPYR Inc (OTCMKTS:SPYR), a leading name in the multi-billion dollar apps and gaming industry has decided to make some changes in top management to get an edge over rivals. As per the reports, the company has appointed Paul Thind as its new managing director to head Applications and Gaming division.
Thind is one of the most admired key opinion leaders in the Internet, entertainment, virtual world, mobile games and digital media space. He is known as a ‘Brand Builder’ in the industry, and his appointment is likely to help SPYR strengthening its market position and achieve top notch place.
A Mix of Experience, Expertise & Experiments
Thind comes with a massive experience of over 17 years in this industry and has worked at different roles in some of the highly sought after organizations. His role at SPYR will comprise of looking after marketing, development, management, acquisition and monetization of different applications and games. As of now, the gaming industry is going through a smooth phase and this appointment will surely help the company strengthening its overall position in the market.
According to a recent article published by eMarketer.com, mobile applications industry is likely to grow at 16.5% while gaming industry is likely to grow at 30% rate during 2015-16. It’s an ideal growth phase for SPYR to acquire the highest most place in the industry.
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