AN INNOVATIVE
AWARD-WINNING
INDEPENDENT STUDIO

Eric brings 28 years of diverse technical, production, business and managerial experience, including fourteen years in the gaming industry. He was a narrative designer at Relic Entertainment before joining EA as a development director for a variety of EA Sports games. At BBI, Eric wields his considerable business and development experience to drive and iterate on its business strategy.

Rory brings over 20 years of experience in hands-on design and consulting for new and established IP. He was a lead designer at Sony Online Entertainment and High Moon Studios where he worked on beloved properties like Planetside 2, Darkwatch, and The Bourne Conspiracy. Rory now leads BBI’s creative ambition and strategy.

Mike joined Blackbird in 2021, but his game development journey started at the age of seven. By high school, it was a full-on job. With 20+ years of experience in VR, data visualization, and procedural content, he’s still driven by his passion for building engaging, technically challenging games.

Lee has led teams for over 25 years and is a pillar of the Vancouver games industry. She has built deep connections through her exceptional leadership and team management in a variety of roles - ranging from QA Director to Studio Director. She joined BBI to lead Minecraft Legends as an Executive Producer, but now oversees all development across our many projects.

Ryan is a hands-on finance leader with over 25 years experience across a plethora of industries including mining, construction, legal, and gaming. He joined BBI in 2024 and now uses his extensive financial expertise to steer its business and financial strategy.

Sarah is a strategic HR and Operations People Leader with extensive experience building high-performing teams, organizations, and programs across the animation, game development, and technology industries, including Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Canada and Electronic Arts.