Nazara Tech Appoints Christopher Franklin to Lead Nextwave Multimedia

Nazara Technologies has appointed industry veteran Christopher Franklin to lead Nextwave Multimedia, its mobile gaming subsidiary as the diversified gaming and sports media firm looks to grow its freemium gaming business. 

Franklin is an esteemed individual who possesses more than twenty years of experience in the gaming industry. His extensive knowledge and expertise make him a highly valuable asset to any team. Notably, he served as the game design director at Electronics Arts for almost a year, which significantly enhances his already impressive resume. His vast experience and remarkable skills have earned him a reputable reputation in the gaming industry, and his contributions have undoubtedly been invaluable to the field.

His previous work experience includes holding positions at several well-respected gaming companies, including Glu Mobile, Ludia, GSN Games, and Mango Games. These companies are known for their high-quality games and innovative approach to the industry. It is clear that the candidate has gained valuable experience and knowledge from working at these establishments, and they are likely to bring a great deal of expertise to their new role.

In an official statement, Nitish Mittersain, the CEO of Nazara Technologies, has recently shared that Nextwave Multimedia will have a new CEO, Franklin. This significant change in leadership will involve the transition of PR Rajendran from his previous role as the company's founder to the position of board chairman. The announcement marks a moment of transformation for Nextwave Multimedia, and the company looks forward to Franklin's leadership in the future.

"The WCC franchise has huge potential compared to the revenues it generates today for us. So we brought in Chris, who comes with strong game design capabilities. We hope to revamp the game design from the way we are approaching it and significantly scale up this business. I think in the coming quarters, it will show up in our numbers as well" Mittersain said.