Independent Board Director (Mobile Gaming Industry)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Appodeal</strong> is a dynamic US-based product company with a truly global presence.</p> <p>We have offices in <strong>Warsaw, Barcelona and Parkland (FL), </strong>along with remote team members located around the world.</p> <p>Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space.</p> <p><strong>Why Appodeal?</strong></p> <p>At Appodeal, we’re more than just a company—we’re a team united by a common mission: <strong>Help people discover and grow their talents through products that enable successful mobile app businesses!</strong></p> <p>We take pride in our cutting-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals.</p> <p>Here’s what we value, and what we hope you do too:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Continuous Learning and Growth:</strong> We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers.</li> <li><strong>Making an Impact:</strong> We are committed to building a history-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry.</li> <li><strong>Solving Exciting Challenges:</strong> We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world-class professionals and mentors.</li> <li><strong>Enjoying the Journey:</strong> We believe in having fun while working toward our goals.</li> </ul></div><p class="p1">We are seeking an <strong>independent board director with deep experience in the modern mobile </strong><strong>gaming industry</strong>, particularly in areas such as <strong>data-driven game development, performance </strong><strong>marketing, user acquisition, and monetization</strong>.</p> <p class="p1">This individual should bring <strong>operator-level experience from high-performance gaming </strong><strong>companies built around rapid experimentation, strong data science, and scalable user</strong><strong>acquisition</strong>.</p> <p class="p1">This is a <strong>non-executive board position</strong>, not an operating role.</p> <p class="p2">The company operates several businesses, including:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">advertising infrastructure;</li> <li class="p1">machine-learning driven demand-side platform (DSP);</li> <li class="p1">supply-side platform (SSP);</li> <li class="p1">mobile game publishing and development.</li> </ul> <p class="p1">Mobile gaming represents a <strong>significant part of the company’s business</strong>, contributing&nbsp;approximately <strong>30% of revenue</strong>.</p> <p class="p1">Appodeal’s gaming business is closely connected to its <strong>performance advertising </strong><strong>infrastructure</strong>, relying heavily on <strong>user acquisition, monetization optimization, and data </strong><span class="s1"><strong>science</strong>.<br><br></span><strong>Strategic Focus of the Role</strong></p> <p class="p1">The mission of this role is to strengthen the board’s understanding of <strong>modern mobile gaming </strong><strong>business models</strong>, particularly companies that scale through:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">performance marketing;</li> <li class="p1">strong data science and analytics;</li> <li class="p1">rapid product experimentation;</li> <li class="p1">scalable monetization systems.</li> </ul> <p class="p1">The director will contribute a perspective on:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">game portfolio strategy;</li> <li class="p1">scaling successful games through performance marketing;</li> <li class="p1">studio structure and incentives;</li> <li class="p1">monetization models (ads, IAP, hybrid);</li> <li class="p1">user acquisition economics and growth systems;</li> <li class="p1">emerging trends in mobile gaming.</li> </ul> <p class="p1">We are particularly interested in candidates who have <strong>built or scaled modern </strong><strong>performance-driven gaming businesses</strong>.</p> <p class="p2"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p class="p1">Board members are expected to:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">Participate in <strong>quarterly board meetings;</strong></li> <li class="p1">Provide&nbsp;<strong>independent strategic advice</strong> to the CEO and leadership team;</li> <li class="p1">Contribute to discussions around&nbsp;<strong>gaming product strategy and market trends;</strong></li> <li class="p1">Help evaluate&nbsp;<strong>game portfolio decisions and investments;</strong></li> <li class="p1">Provide perspective on&nbsp;<strong>studio scaling and growth strategies;</strong></li> <li class="p1">Share relevant&nbsp;<strong>industry relationships and insight;</strong></li> <li class="p1">Board members are&nbsp;<strong>not involved in day-to-day operations</strong>.</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><span class="s3"><strong>Ideal Background<br></strong></span>We are looking for a <strong>senior operator from the modern mobile gaming ecosystem</strong>,&nbsp;particularly companies that excel in <strong>performance marketing, data-driven product </strong><strong>development, and rapid experimentation</strong>.</p> <p class="p2"><strong><br>What We Value</strong></p> <p class="p1">We are looking for individuals who bring:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">deep <strong>mobile gaming expertise;</strong></li> <li class="p1">strong&nbsp;<strong>industry credibility;</strong></li> <li class="p1">a&nbsp;<strong>well-developed network in the gaming ecosystem;</strong></li> <li class="p1">high&nbsp;<strong>strategic judgment;</strong></li> <li class="p1">an&nbsp;<strong>independent mindset;</strong></li> <li class="p1">willingness to challenge assumptions constructively.</li> </ul> <p class="p2"><strong><br>Time Commitment</strong></p> <ul> <li class="p1">Estimated commitment: <strong>approximately four weeks per year</strong>.<br>This includes preparation and participation in board meetings as well as occasional strategic&nbsp;discussions with the leadership team.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team.</p> <p><strong>Join us</strong> and help shape the future of mobile app success!</p></div>