Streamline Studios, a global video game and Metaverse development company, has announced the appointment of Rui Kawada as its new director. This strategic move positions the company for expansion in Japan, one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world. Through this strategic move, Streamline will increase its presence in the Japanese market and catalyze the global expansion of the Japanese content industry.

Who is Rui Kawada? According to Streamline Studios who got her on board, she is a seasoned figure in the gaming industry with a remarkable track record of over 15 years, joined Streamline to drive new ventures in Japan. Throughout her career, Kawada has held influential positions in Nintendo of Europe, where she played a pivotal role in assisting Japanese companies in establishing their presence in Western countries and Square Enix, where she worked on Final Fantasy XV. Her most recent role at Google saw her provide valuable support to Japanese mobile game developers within the Android ecosystem.

In her new position at Streamline, Kawada will work closely with Kenji Kajiwara, the Head of Japan, to strengthen partnerships with Japanese game companies and explore untapped business opportunities and collaborations within the region.

Rui Kawada is excited to be a part of Streamline Studios Japan and embark on this innovative journey of excellence and revolution:

“I am thrilled to embark on this journey of innovation and excellence with Streamline Studios Japan. Leveraging Streamline’s expertise in delivering AAA-quality digital creative and technical services, we are poised to revolutionize industry standards and redefine the future of entertainment. Our focus will be to enhance Streamline’s collaborations in Japan and support the growth of local developers and publishers.”

CEO & Co-Founder of Streamline Studios, Alexander Fernandez welcomes the new director, stating:

“Rui’s exceptional talent and extensive global experience in video game publishing and development make her an ideal fit for Streamline’s ambitions in Japan and worldwide. We are excited to welcome her to our team.”

Established in 2001, Streamline Studios has successfully emerged as a prominent figure in the external game development industry, boasting a remarkable track record of more than 400 productions that have collectively generated over $6 billion in sales.

For more info, visit Streamline’s official website.