IGDA Foundation Veteran Nour Appointed to Savvy Games Group

Savvy Games Group has brought industry veteran Nika Nour on board as their new Senior Vice President and head of international business development. This exciting announcement was shared on LinkedIn, where the company highlighted her role in forging strategic partnerships worldwide.

Nour brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her time at Genvid as the head of partnerships and her leadership as executive director at the IGDA Foundation. Her extensive background spans over a decade across the games, technology, and entertainment industries.

According to Savvy, Nika’s primary focus will be on building international partnerships and encouraging game studios and companies to establish themselves within the Kingdom. In addition to these responsibilities, she will offer her expertise on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, all aimed at bolstering Savvy’s ecosystem.

Sharing her enthusiasm, Nika Nour expressed her commitment to her new role: “I’m thrilled to lead efforts in creating strategic partnerships globally, attract game studios, and play a part in the Kingdom’s emergence as a major gaming hub.” She extended her gratitude to CEO Brian Ward for the chance to join the leadership team. “I’m looking forward to moving to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and embarking on this exciting journey,” she remarked.