Fortis Games has recently added new top talent to its team, filling key roles in senior leadership. Kimberly Corbett has joined as the chief publishing officer, bringing her extensive experience from Warner Bros. Games, Zynga, and Kabam. She will oversee crucial aspects of publishing such as user acquisition, lifecycle management, creative services, market intelligence, and publishing analytics.
Michael Christian has also joined as the VP of art, with a rich background in the games and entertainment industries. Having previously led global art teams at King, EA, Microsoft, and Wildlife Studios, Christian brings 25 years of expertise to Fortis Games.
Additionally, Carol Liaw, formerly the VP of central services at Fortis, has been promoted to SVP of game development. In this expanded role, she will now oversee game production in addition to her previous responsibilities.
In a statement, Steven Chiang, co-founder, and president of Fortis, praised the new hires, highlighting Kimberly’s expertise in user acquisition and game publishing. With the addition of Carol and Mike to the team, he expressed confidence in the quality and innovation they will bring to the company’s game development and publishing efforts.
Driving Growth in the Gaming Industry
With over a decade of experience in the gaming sector, Corbett comes to Fortis from her previous role as SVP of digital publishing at Warner Bros. Games. She has a proven track record in managing digital publishing across various platforms and has worked on successful games and franchises like Marvel: Contest of Champions and Game of Thrones: Conquest.
Corbett emphasized the growth and potential of the gaming industry, pointing out its significant revenue and increasing popularity among younger demographics. She expressed her excitement about joining Fortis and leveraging the talent within the company to drive innovation in the gaming space.
Artistic and Development Leadership
Meanwhile, Mike Christian’s background includes working as a comic book artist for Marvel Comics and creating storyboards for animation companies like Disney and Nickelodeon. His artistic expertise will enhance the visual elements of Fortis Games’ projects.
Carol Liaw’s promotion to SVP of game development signifies her ongoing contributions to Fortis. With her expanded role, she will play a pivotal role in bringing game projects to life and overseeing production and developer services.
Fortis Games remains committed to creating exceptional social gaming experiences and will continue to explore innovative opportunities enabled by streaming, new communication platforms, and global accessibility.
