About Top Of The Game

Hi, I’m Chris — a Yorkshire lad who’s turned his passion for creative entertainment industries into a career helping companies worldwide grow and succeed. 

I used to be Co-Owner & Director at Aardvark Swift, but now I’m all about building something new with Top Of The Game (T.O.T.G.), where I focus on global commercial talent and business development growth. 

People know me as the commercial guy — and it’s because I genuinely love helping my clients find the right people to level up their teams. 

Over the past 10 years, I’ve built long-lasting relationships across various industries, from indie start-ups to AAA giants, delivering strategic solutions that make a real difference. 

I thrive on creating innovative models — whether retained, embedded, contingent, or subscription — to help build lasting partnerships and achieve their goals. 

Whether it’s securing C-suite partnerships or top talent around the world, my focus is always on building trust, delivering value, and making the process smooth and honest. 

I believe in a human, straightforward approach — no jargon, no pushiness — just honest advice, industry insight, and a genuine desire to help you succeed. 

Exciting updates are coming soon, so feel free to contact us if you want to join me on this journey.

I’m on a mission to shape the future of the video games, mobile, and toys & licensing industries by connecting exceptional commercial talent with the companies driving creativity, innovation, and growth. At T.O.T.G., I believe that the role of a commercial consultant goes far beyond just filling positions — it’s about building long-term partnerships, understanding the unique DNA of each business, and supporting people as they take their next big step. 

Over the years, I’ve scaled client accounts into multi-year partnerships that deliver consistent six-figure revenue growth. I design and close innovative commercial models — retained, embedded, contingent, and subscription — all tailored to meet the specific needs of my clients. 

I’ve forged C-suite relationships with top publishers, developers, and service providers across every continent. Representing businesses globally at Gamescom, GDC, Pocket Gamer Connects, Develop:Brighton, B.L.E, and Toy Fair has helped me build a deep industry network. 

I’m skilled in sales pipeline development, CRM optimization, and board-level stakeholder engagement to drive sustainable business growth. 

At Top Of The Game, I take a hands-on, honest approach — offering genuine advice, deep insight, and a clear focus on finding the right fit, not just the quickest one. If you’re curious about how we can collaborate, stay tuned as our services are coming soon! 

Whether you’re an ambitious start-up or a global brand, I’m here to support your journey with care, clarity, and a commitment to lasting success. This is about helping companies grow, helping people thrive, and being part of something bigger. 

I have collaborated with gaming studios, toy companies, licensing brands, and entertainment businesses worldwide to find the commercial talent that truly levels up their business. From ambitious start-ups to iconic AAA studios, I cover the full commercial spectrum: Community & Social Media, Brand, Product & Trade Marketing, Business Development, Sales & E-commerce, Data Analytics & BI, Legal & Licensing (up to Director level), PR, Comms & Editorial, and Senior Leadership — CEO, CMO, VP, GM, CCO & more.

Basically: If you make games or work in entertainment and need top-tier commercial talent or business development/partnership experience — I’m your guy. If you are top-tier talent and want a role worth waking up for — also your guy.

Over the past decade, I’ve built specialist teams, long-term partnerships, and high-performing client accounts. I’ve: • Scaled client accounts into multi-year partnerships, delivering consistent six-figure revenue growth • Designed and closed innovative commercial models — retained, embedded, contingent, subscription — tailored to client needs • Forged C-suite relationships across studios, toy, licensing, and entertainment companies worldwide • Represented clients and the business at Gamescom, GDC, Pocket Gamer Connects, Develop:Brighton, BLE, and Toy Fair.

Need a talent partner — and someone with a huge bag of biz dev skills — who actually gets your industry? Or just fancy a chat about your next move… or next deal? Get in touch! My services are coming soon, so don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss how I can help you find the right opportunities or talent for your business. Remember, with T.O.T.G., you have a partner who understands your needs.