Sami Lababidi
Profile
Sami Lababidi was the founder of Macrospace Ltd.
(founded in 2001, where he held the title of Managing Director from 2001 to 2012), Playfish Ltd.
(founded in 2007, where he held the title of Chief Technology Officer from 2007 to 2012), and Mindshapes Ltd.
(founded in 2010, where he held the title of Chief Technology Officer).
He also held former positions at Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc, Digital Mobility Ltd., and Glu Mobile LLC, where he held the title of Principal at each company.
Mr. Lababidi received a graduate degree from Imperial College London and an undergraduate degree from The American College of Financial Services.
Former positions of Sami Lababidi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Mindshapes Ltd.
 Mindshapes Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Mindshapes Ltd. provides educational services through online. The firm designs, develops and publishes fun educational applications and web based games for children. It develops applications to inspire children of a specific age to learn through play and acquire specific skills. The company was founded in 2010 by Shukri Shammas, Sami Lababidi, David Anthony Begg, Christian Dorffer and Tareq Naqib and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Founder | - |
Macrospace Ltd.
 Macrospace Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Macrospace Ltd. was published mobile games and provided mobilegaming solutions for network operators, service providers, handsetmanufacturers, media companies and brand owners. Company products and services were available through carriers and service providers, reaching Java, BREW and i-mode subscribers. Macrospace was located in London, UK. | Founder | - |
| GLU MOBILE INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc
 Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc provides finance and treasury management services. The company is headquartered in London, UK. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Digital Mobility Ltd.
 Digital Mobility Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Digital Mobility Ltd. develops wireless technology. The company is based in London, UK. Digital Mobility was acquired by Mobile Media on August 12, 2001. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Sami Lababidi
| The American College of Financial Services | Undergraduate Degree |
| Imperial College London | Graduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Playfish Ltd.
 Playfish Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Playfish Ltd. provides online social games. It creates games for people to play together using social networks, such as Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Yahoo!, iPhone and iPod touch. The firm also offers advertising opportunities, including in-game video ads and sponsorships packages. The company was founded by Kristian Segerstrale, Sebastien de Halleux, Sami Lababidi and Shukri Shammas in October 2007 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom. | Communications |
Digital Mobility Ltd.
Digital Mobility Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Digital Mobility Ltd. develops wireless technology. The company is based in London, UK. Digital Mobility was acquired by Mobile Media on August 12, 2001. | Communications |
Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc
Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc provides finance and treasury management services. The company is headquartered in London, UK. | Finance |
Glu Mobile LLC
 Glu Mobile LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Glu Mobile LLC engages in developing and publishing of mobile games. Its games include Disney Sorcerer's Arena, Universe, Design Home, Diner Dash, Cooking Dash, Covet Fashion, Restaurant Dash, Kim Kardashian Holywood, and Deer Hunter. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States of America; Americas excluding United States; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Paul Zuzelo and Kristian Segerstrale in 2001 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Macrospace Ltd.
Macrospace Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Macrospace Ltd. was published mobile games and provided mobilegaming solutions for network operators, service providers, handsetmanufacturers, media companies and brand owners. Company products and services were available through carriers and service providers, reaching Java, BREW and i-mode subscribers. Macrospace was located in London, UK. | Technology Services |
Mindshapes Ltd.
Mindshapes Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Mindshapes Ltd. provides educational services through online. The firm designs, develops and publishes fun educational applications and web based games for children. It develops applications to inspire children of a specific age to learn through play and acquire specific skills. The company was founded in 2010 by Shukri Shammas, Sami Lababidi, David Anthony Begg, Christian Dorffer and Tareq Naqib and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
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