General Manager, APAC
Job Summary
Job Description
Mistplay seeks an experienced General Manager to lead its mobile games loyalty platform across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This senior role involves developing and executing regional strategy, leading a cross-functional team (commercial, partnerships, marketing, customer success), building key relationships with game publishers and developers, driving revenue growth, managing the APAC P&L, collaborating with global teams, identifying market opportunities, building a high-performing team, and representing Mistplay at industry events. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in gaming or related tech, 5+ years of leadership experience in APAC with P&L responsibility, and fluency in English and Korean or Japanese. They must be based in Seoul or Tokyo and willing to travel extensively.
Must have:
- 10+ years gaming/tech experience
- 5+ years APAC leadership (P&L)
- Fluency in English & Korean/Japanese
- Strong APAC business building skills
- Deep understanding of mobile gaming ecosystem
Good to have:
- Experience with Western & Asian gaming companies
- High-growth tech company experience
- Strong APAC gaming industry network
- Successful strategic partnership track record
Perks:
- Competitive salary & bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development
- Global work environment
- Team lunches, game nights, company events
9 skills required
Job Details
Mistplay est le programme de fidélité n° 1 pour les joueurs sur mobile et compte plus de 20 millions d'utilisateurs dans le monde entier. Des millions de joueurs utilisent notre plateforme pour découvrir des jeux, entrer en contact avec leurs amis et gagner de superbes récompenses. Nous sommes une entreprise rentable en forte croissance, récemment classée comme la troisième entreprise technologique à la croissance la plus rapide au Canada. Notre passion pour l'innovation est le moteur de notre croissance dans le secteur, grâce au développement de nouvelles applications, et d'outils Ad Tech puissants. Chez Mistplay, nous faisons appel à la collaboration stratégique, créative et axée sur les données pour nourrir notre imagination sur ce qui peut être réalisé.
Mistplay is the #1 Loyalty Program for mobile gamers - with over 20 million users worldwide. Millions of gamers use our platform to discover games, connect with friends, and earn awesome rewards. We are a fast growing profitable company, recently ranked as the 3rd fastest growing technology company in Canada. Our passion to innovate drives our growth across the industry with the development of new apps, and powerful ad tech tools. Mistplay embraces strategic, creative, and data-driven collaboration to fuel our imagination of what can be achieved.
Overview:
We're seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our mobile games loyalty platform across the Asia Pacific region. This senior leadership position will be responsible for driving business growth, establishing strategic partnerships, and managing operations across one of our most dynamic markets. This role reports to the CEO of Mistplay.
What you'll do at Mistplay:
Develop and execute the regional strategy for our mobile games loyalty platform across APAC markets
Lead a cross-functional team including commercial, partnerships, marketing, and customer success; other roles TBD
Build and maintain relationships with key mobile game publishers, developers, and strategic partners
Drive revenue growth through new partnership acquisition and existing partner optimization
Oversee the P&L for the APAC region, including budget planning and resource allocation
Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment with company-wide objectives and initiatives
Identify market opportunities and threats, adapting strategy to local market conditions
Build and mentor a high-performing regional team
Represent the company at industry events and forums across APAC
What you'll bring to Mistplay:
10+ years of experience in gaming, digital platforms, or related technology businesses
5+ years of leadership experience in APAC, with demonstrated P&L responsibility
Native or business-level proficiency in English and either Korean or Japanese
Strong track record of building and scaling businesses in APAC markets
Deep understanding of mobile gaming ecosystem and monetization strategies
Experience in loyalty programs, player retention, or related engagement platforms
Proven ability to build and maintain C-level relationships with partners
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with both Western and Asian gaming companies
Prior experience in a high-growth technology company
Strong network within the APAC gaming industry
Track record of successful strategic partnership deals
Location Requirements:
Must be based in either South Korea (Seoul) or Japan (Tokyo)
Willing to travel up to 40% of time across APAC region
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Relocation assistance if needed
Professional development and learning opportunities
Global working environment with diverse, talented teams
Regular opportunities to collaborate with global leadership
Success Metrics (First 12 Months)
Achieve regional revenue, profit and growth targets
Build and structure regional team to support growth objectives
Establish strategic partnerships with top X mobile game publishers in region
Develop and begin execution of 2-year regional growth strategy
The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen with deep gaming industry knowledge and cultural understanding of APAC markets. They should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while building sustainable, long-term business value.
Pourquoi choisir Mistplay ?
Nous faisons tout pour rendre notre environnement de travail aussi accueillant et plaisant que possible ! Un poste chez Mistplay s’accompagne de toute une série d'avantages que nous proposons en mode virtuel ou présentiel : déjeuners d'équipe, soirées jeux, événements à l'échelle de l'entreprise, et bien plus encore.
Notre culture est profondément ancrée dans la croissance et soutenue par une équipe de personnes intelligentes, dynamiques et enthousiastes. Nous utilisons les données pour apprendre, améliorer et adapter en permanence. Nous favorisons un environnement dans lequel chacun est encouragé à partager ses idées, à repousser les limites, à prendre des risques calculés et à voir ses visions se concrétiser.
Why Mistplay?
We strive to make our work environment as inviting and fun as possible! Working at Mistplay is coupled with a whole array of perks that we've adopted virtually and in-person: Team Lunches, game nights, company-wide events, and so much more. Our culture is deeply rooted in growth and upheld by a team of smart, dynamic, and enthusiastic people. We utilize data to constantly learn, improve, and adapt. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, push boundaries, take calculated risks, and witness their visions come to life.
Pourquoi choisir Mistplay ?
Nous faisons tout pour rendre notre environnement de travail aussi accueillant et plaisant que possible ! Un poste chez Mistplay s’accompagne de toute une série d'avantages que nous proposons en mode virtuel ou présentiel : déjeuners d'équipe, soirées jeux, événements à l'échelle de l'entreprise, et bien plus encore.
Notre culture est profondément ancrée dans la croissance et soutenue par une équipe de personnes intelligentes, dynamiques et enthousiastes. Nous utilisons les données pour apprendre, améliorer et adapter en permanence. Nous favorisons un environnement dans lequel chacun est encouragé à partager ses idées, à repousser les limites, à prendre des risques calculés et à voir ses visions se concrétiser.
Why Mistplay?
We strive to make our work environment as inviting and fun as possible! Working at Mistplay is coupled with a whole array of perks that we've adopted virtually and in-person: Team Lunches, game nights, company-wide events, and so much more. Our culture is deeply rooted in growth and upheld by a team of smart, dynamic, and enthusiastic people. We utilize data to constantly learn, improve, and adapt. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, push boundaries, take calculated risks, and witness their visions come to life.
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About The Company
Mistplay is the #1 loyalty app for mobile gamers. Our highly engaged community is made up of millions of users looking to discover new games and earn as they play. We reward users for the time and money they spend within the games they download from our platform, and they can redeem those rewards for gift cards.
Join Mistplay and unlock your potential in a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative environment where your passion for mobile gaming meets limitless opportunities.
**Mistplay’s Mission:**
To be the best way to play mobile games for everyone, everywhere!
**Fun Facts:**
The #1 loyalty app for mobile gamers
Over 30M+ lifetime installs globally on Android
Over 400+ games to discover on the Mistplay app
Doubled our employee headcount in 2023
Backed by GrowthCurve Capital as of December 2021
**Business & Company Achievements:**
Ranked as a Top 5 Media Source in 6 different categories spanning ROI & Retention in the Singular ROI Index 2023
Ranked on the 2023 Canada Top 100 - Montreal’s Top Employer list
Ranked on the 2023 Canada’s Top 100 - Top Employer for Small/Medium Business
Ranked #5 on Deloitte’s Canadian Technology Fast 50 in 2022
Ranked #31 on Deloitte’s North American Technology Fast 500 in 2022
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