Midwest Games, Green Bay, is broadening its international footprint, beginning in Europe, to provide publishers with flexible support across global territories.
Already establishing partnerships with groups like Chimera Entertainment and Mindscape, this move lays the groundwork to better serve more publishers navigating complex and cross-border market dynamics.
Midwest Games also announced the additions of industry veterans Adam Orth, Cisco Maldonado, and Charlotte Cook.
Orth will join as chief operating officer. he has held director and founder roles across startups and global video game, entertainment and technology companies, including Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Santa Monica, Microsoft, Electronic Arts and Lucasarts. At Midwest he will focus on company operations, partnerships, business development and building out the Midwest Games network of experienced publishing resources.
Maldonado and Cook will act as executive advisors, supporting key areas of business strategy.
Maldonado brings experience as a publishing and franchise strategist, having held senior leadership roles at NetEase Games, Bandai Namco and DC Comics/Warner Bros. He excels in shaping go-to-market strategy, portfolio positioning, and facilitating long-term IP growth across multiple AAA franchises.
Cook is a senior commercial leader in the global video games industry, known for building scalable publishing operations and driving disciplined growth strategies. The previous Global Commercial Director at Team17, her experience overseeing go-to-market execution, global partnerships, and portfolio performance, will be key to strengthening Midwest Games’ pursuit for commercial expansion in Europe.
Along with announcing these key hires, Midwest Games will also have a presence at Games Developer Conference 2026, hosting multiple events centered around connecting industry professionals and providing spaces for publisher discussions.
