wojtek Kawczynski

ceo and founder

 

Wojtek is the founder of Wark Studios and heads-up the company. He brings many years of senior executive experience to his role at Wark.

 

Wojtek was the CEO of BDA Entertainment Inc for close to 7 years with a focus on growing our flagship title Realm of Empires.  Wojtek was responsible for the overall management of the company which included securing financing and overseeing the production and design of the game.

 

For 4 years prior to BDA, Wojtek ran the Studios division of TransGaming Inc., with responsibilities for growing the studio, setting strategy and overseeing day-to-day operations. The Studios division was TransGaming’s internal game development group focused on original game development for GameTree TV, Apple and PC platforms.  

 

Prior to TransGaming, Wojtek headed-up the game division of SilverBirch Inc setting strategy, overseeing the operations of the publishing and development groups, identifying M&A opportunities, and leading the integration efforts within the division.  Wojtek also directly ran the operations of SilverBirch Studios, the founding studio of the game division.

 

Wojtek is an avid gamer with a passion for growing businesses. Prior to SilverBirch Studios Wojtek spent close to 3 years running the product management group at Avokia a venture-backed startup in the database market. 

 

Prior to Avokia Wojtek spent 5 years at Ventures West, one of Canada’s oldest venture capital firms, focused on investments the technology sector.

 

Wojtek’s game credits include Realm of Empires, Garage Inc, KULA BLOX, Ants at a Picnc,  In The Mix Featuring Armin van Buuren, N+, Animal Planet: Emergency Vets, Jimmy Two Shoes and Karnival.