Monte has 30 years in game business and extensive experience in bridging eastern and western gaming markets. He is an entrepreneur with deep expertise in building companies that focus on content and technology, especially in the mobile and online game industry. Alongside his current role as VP of business development at iDreamSky, he is a visiting professor at Shanghai Theater Academy.
Monte is the founder of International Game Developer Association (IGDA) Shanghai Chapter, of Radiance Digital Entertainment, and of Zona, Inc. His prior experience includes: Head of Productions and International Business Development at Shanda Network, Head of Studios at Infogrames, Executive Producer at Accolade, Technical Director/Senior Producer of Capcom USA and Senior Software Engineer at Electronic Arts.
Favorite quote: “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain