Charles A. Villano Iii
About Charles A. Villano Iii
Charles A. Villano III serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Blind Squirrel Games, bringing extensive experience in strategic partnerships and revenue growth from his previous roles in various companies, including Room 8 Group and Apmetrix Analytics.
Current Role at Blind Squirrel Games
Charles A. Villano III serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Blind Squirrel Games. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's business opportunities and fostering relationships within the gaming industry.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Blind Squirrel Games, Villano held several key positions in business development. He was the Global Head of Business Development - Product Development at Amber from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as Senior Director of Business Development at Six Foot from 2018 to 2019 and as Head of Business Development for the Americas at Room 8 Group in 2021.
Education and Academic Background
Villano studied at the University of San Diego - School of Business Administration, where he earned an MBA with a focus on Finance from 1996 to 1998. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Marketing at the same institution from 2008 to 2009. Earlier, he obtained a BA in English and Political Science from Albright College from 1989 to 1993 and graduated from St. Benedict's Preparatory School with a diploma from 1985 to 1989.
Contributions to Client Relationships
At Room 8 Group, Villano contributed to the development of trust-based relationships with strategic enterprise clients, which led to significant growth in client revenue streams. His efforts in building and maintaining relationships with major gaming companies have been a key aspect of his career.
Career in Sales and Analytics
Villano has a background in sales and analytics, having worked at Apmetrix Analytics Inc. as Vice President of Business Development from 2014 to 2017. He drove revenue through strategic partnerships with entertainment industry clients, focusing on cross-channel and cross-platform data management. His earlier experience includes a role as Regional Sales Manager at THQ, Inc. in 2010.