Simon Maflin

Business Development Publishing Director @ Aesir Interactive GmbH

About

I am a confident, successful communications expert with over 25 years of global experience working with truly iconic brands and individuals. A proven leader and team player, focused and highly motivated.

Country

City

Germany

Industry

Computer Games

Skill

Mentoring, Branding, Leadership Development, Launches, Wedding Photography, Fine Art Photography, Brand Management, Messaging, Communications Strategy, External Communications, Leadership, International Marketing, Social Media Communications, Interpersonal Communication, Strategic Partnerships, Media Relations, Business Relationship Management, Software, Digital Strategy, Internal Communications

Experience

Business Development Publishing Director

Aesir Interactive GmbH

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Munich

Senior Business Development Manager

PLAION

2023-6 - 2024-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Head Of Global Communication & Strategy

PLAION

2021-1 - 2023-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Responsible for defining, planning and execution of global communication strategies across a selection of PLAION (formally Koch Media) gaming labels. Global Head of Brand for selected titles, rebranding and VIP projects Heading up the Global Communications team in Munich.

Senior Global Brand Communications Manager

Koch Media GmbH

2015-6 - 2021-1 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Primary contact for global partnerships and communications strategies (e.g F1, WRC)

Freelance Brand & Communications Consultant

Freelance PR Consultant

2012-8 - 2015-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Milan, Italy / Europe

PR Manager

Cidiverte/Rockstar Games

2011-6 - 2012-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Milan Area, Italy

Responsible for the Public Relations and Marketing for Rockstar Games, at CidiVerte, Italia

Freelance Communications Consultant

*various*

2010-7 - 2011-6 · 1 yr

Communications, Public Relations, and Media Strategist on a freelance basis for various clients.

European Communication & Media Strategist (freelance/contract)

Ultimate Fighting Championship

2009-8 - 2010-3 · 8 mos

Senior PR Manager, FRANCE office

THQ

2008-2 - 2009-7 · 1 yr 6 mos

Head of European Communications

Vivendi Universal Games

2003 - 2007 · 4 yrs

Responsible for directing all the European PR Strategies/Offices/Managers.

UK PR MANAGER

Ubisoft

2000-1 - 2002-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

University of Southampton

M.A Media (Southampton Institute) (Masters) (Bac +4) B.A. HONS (Double) Media and Cultural Studies (Grade 2.1) (Bac +3) 4 A Levels – A Grade (English Language, English Literature, Graphic Design and Communication Studies)