Leighton Webb joins NaturalMotion

NaturalMotion has bolstered its exec team with the appointment of Leighton Webb.

The former senior vice president for I-Play will take the role of president of business development for games. Webb has overseen games strategy for a number of firms: at I-Play he oversaw the the company’s global content and licensing plans and also previously worked as VP of mobile at Fox, and general manager at AOL Games.

"NaturalMotion tries to attract the best and brightest because we’re dedicated to advancing the technology that drives this industry," commented Torsten Reil, CEO of NaturalMotion. "Leighton brings a wealth of professional experience and we’re delighted he’s decided to join the team."

Webb added: "The games industry has consistently been an amazing place to work due to the extraordinary amount of innovation that goes on within it. NaturalMotion is one of the companies leading the charge right now, and I can’t think of a more exciting place I’d rather work."