Pete Wanat

Pete Wanat is a veteran video games executive and creative with over 20 years of experience in developing and publishing innovative game experiences.1 He has held several prominent positions in the gaming industry, including:

1. Chief Creative Officer at Nifty Games7
2. Executive Producer at various companies35
3. VP of Production4
4. VP of Games for Universal8

Wanat has been involved in the development of notable games such as:

• Back to the Future: The Game (2010)
• The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004)
• The Thing (2002)3

His expertise extends to mobile gaming, as he helped deliver Despicable Me, which became the 5th most downloaded game of all time.8 Wanat is currently working as a freelance consultant in the video games industry, leveraging his extensive experience with major companies like NBCUniversal, Warner Brothers, Vivendi Games, and ESPN.9

Throughout his career, Wanat has demonstrated a passion for creating games that leave a meaningful impact on players.2 He has also been involved in hiring and team building, seeking talented individuals to join game development projects.26