Former IGDA Foundation Leader Nour Joins Savvy Games Group

Savvy Games Group has announced an exciting new addition to their team: industry veteran Nika Nour has come on board as the Senior Vice President and head of international business development. The company broke the news on LinkedIn, sharing that her role will be focused on crafting strategic partnerships across the globe.

Nour brings a wealth of experience to Savvy, having previously served as the head of partnerships at Genvid and as the executive director at the IGDA Foundation. Her extensive background in gaming, technology, and entertainment spans over a decade. In her new role, she will not only work on building international relationships but will also seek to recruit game studios and companies to set up shop in the Kingdom.

According to Savvy, Nika will also play a crucial role in advising on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments aimed at bolstering the growth of their ecosystem. Nika herself added, “I’m thrilled to lead efforts in forming global partnerships and attracting game studios to contribute to the Kingdom’s emergence as a center for gaming excellence. A huge thank you to CEO Brian Ward for the chance to join Savvy’s leadership team. I am looking forward to moving to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and starting this exciting new chapter.”