James REBOURS

James Rebours is a prominent figure in the French video game industry, currently serving as the Chairman of SELL (Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs), which is the French trade association for video game publishers.6 In this role, he represents and promotes the interests of the video game industry to the French government and other stakeholders.3

Professional Background

Rebours has an extensive career in the gaming industry:

• Current Positions:

  • Chairman of SELL (since 2023)5
  • Managing Director France and European Business Development Director at PLAION (formerly Koch Media)5

• Previous Experience:

  • Results-driven, change-oriented Managing Director with successful experiences in the industry4

Responsibilities and Contributions

As the Chairman of SELL, Rebours is involved in various aspects of the French gaming industry:

1. Market Analysis: He provides insights on the French video game market, such as the record €6.1 billion in consumer spending in 2023.1

2. Industry Representation: Rebours represents the video game sector in France, commenting on market trends and industry developments.1

3. Event Organization: He plays a key role in organizing Paris Games Week, a major gaming event in France.2

4. Public Relations: Rebours often speaks to the media about the state of the gaming industry in France and Europe.12

Industry Insights

Rebours has shared valuable insights about the French gaming market:

• He attributes France's strong growth partly to its robust retail landscape, which includes various types of stores committed to video games.1
• He has warned that 2024 might see a "normalization" in the market after the exceptional growth in 2023.1

James Rebours is a bilingual professional, with native or bilingual proficiency in English.4 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username james-rebours-43b300.