Bob Welch

Game Industry Consultant

Bob Welch is an experienced game industry executive and consultant with a diverse background in entertainment and game development.1 Here are some key details about his career and expertise:

Professional Background

Bob Welch is currently working as a Game Industry Consultant at Bob Welch Games, a position he has held since July 2009.1 With over 15 years of experience in this role, he offers a wide range of services including:

Creative Direction
Game Design
Monetization strategies
Production Management
Product Management
Business Strategy
Business Development

Industry Experience

Throughout his career, Bob has worked with numerous international brands, publishers, and development teams, including:

Harmonix
Hasbro
Sony
Mattel
Atari
Infogrames
HitPoint Studios
Together Labs
Fisher-Price
Parker Brothers
Tiger Electronics

Previous Roles

Bob's extensive experience in the game industry includes several notable positions:

VP Product at HappyGiant (February 2012 - December 2013)
Achievement System & Game Design, Business Development at WeeWorld (March 2008 - January 2010)
Creative Director, Executive Producer at Viximo (September 2008 - July 2009)
CEO/Executive Producer at Super-Ego Games (July 2005 - February 2008)
Creative Director & Director of New Business Development at Hasbro Interactive (2000 - 2002)

Education and Early Career

Bob Welch holds a B.A. in Industrial Design from Massachusetts College of Art.1 He began his career in the toy and game industry, working as a Senior Product Designer at Parker Brothers (Hasbro) from 1992 to 1997, where he designed over 30 products, including the popular handheld electronic game, Bop It™.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to his consulting work, Bob has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by founding Welch Design (1997-2000), where he invented and licensed 13 products to major toy and game publishers.1

Bob Welch's LinkedIn profile showcases his extensive experience and expertise in the game industry, making him a valuable consultant for companies seeking guidance in game development, business strategy, and product management.