Michael Ries

Michael Ries is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategy across various industries. Currently, Michael serves as the Founder of Actium Games and the Director of GTM & Strategy at Veeam Software. Prior roles include Global Head of Business Operations at Unity and Strategy & Transformation Manager at Grant Thornton LLP, among others. Michael's early career features significant positions such as Legislative Officer for the California State Senate and Signals Intelligence Analyst in the United States Marine Corps. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations-East Asia from UCLA and an MBA in Finance & Strategic Management from The University of British Columbia.