Sutton Trout

Sutton Trout is a renowned gaming industry leader with over two decades of experience in marketing, product development, branding, and business development. His passion for gaming started at a young age, where he spent most of his childhood playing arcade games and consoles, including his all-time favorite, Galaga. Sutton started his career as an art director at Sega of America, where he worked on some of the biggest IPs in gaming before joining the PlayStation North American launch team.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Maine College of Art, Sutton has held several top-tier positions across various organizations throughout his career. He has a robust people management experience and a deep network of contacts in the entertainment, gaming, tech, and services industries. Sutton's focus throughout his career has been growth and learning, building and developing teams, audiences, brands, and revenues. From serving as the General Manager for North America at Space Ape Games to consulting for THQ Nordic Games GmbH, Sutton has established himself as an industry mover and shaker.

Sutton has held various leadership positions such as GM, Vice President of Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, and Branding. He has exceptional written and verbal communication skills and sound business judgment, coupled with problem-solving skills. He has also managed complex contract negotiations and has an excellent track record of expanding businesses and building successful brand partnerships.