Apple veteran joins Namco Networks

Namco Networks announced that Jonathan Kromrey has joined Namco as the general manager of Apple Games. In this role, he will focus on creating new franchise opportunities, overseeing research, managing design and production from internal teams and worldwide external partners, and developing and publishing new and original content for Apple devices including the iPhone and iPod touch.

Prior to joining Namco’s team, Kromrey was an iPod and iPhone games producer and designer at Apple where he was responsible for the research, design and development of products/applications on iPod, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV platforms. Kromrey also managed the US production group at I-play, where he was responsible for creating wireless applications for BREW, J2ME and Symbian mobile platforms. Additionally, he served in various management and production roles at EIDOS Interactive, Namco Bandai Games, Mattel Interactive and Strategic Simulations.