Ed Smith

Ed Smith is the Global Head of Sales at AccelByte, a position he recently assumed after nearly a decade of experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS).3 With a strong background in the gaming industry, Smith leads global sales and strategy for AccelByte, a company that provides a massively scalable and extensible backend platform for live game services.12

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Global Head of Sales at AccelByte3
• Previous Experience: Nearly 10 years at AWS, focusing on the gaming market3
• Expertise: Sales and strategy leadership in the gaming industry, with a particular focus on the Nordics and Baltic Republics

Professional Background

Ed Smith has been involved in the gaming industry for a significant portion of his career. His passion for gaming is not just professional but personal, as he describes himself as "hooked on the gaming industry".2 This enthusiasm, combined with his extensive experience, makes him well-suited for his role at AccelByte.

Role at AccelByte

As the Global Head of Sales, Smith is responsible for:

• Leading the global sales efforts for AccelByte's game backend platform
• Developing and implementing sales strategies
• Representing AccelByte at industry events and expos4

Smith's expertise aligns well with AccelByte's mission to provide game developers with a robust backend platform that supports various aspects of game development and operation, including cross-platform functionality, storage, monetization, social features, and matchmaking.1