Veteran from IGDA Foundation, Nour, Joins Savvy Games Group

Savvy Games Group has made a significant move by bringing industry expert Nika Nour on board as their Senior Vice President and head of international business development.

The announcement, shared on LinkedIn by the company, highlighted Nour’s new role, emphasizing her mission to build strategic partnerships on a global scale.

Nika 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.

Savvy’s statement praised her extensive leadership experience spanning over a decade in games, technology, and entertainment. “Nika will focus on developing strategic international partnerships for Savvy, and she’ll also help attract game studios and companies to establish themselves in the Kingdom,” they noted.

Furthermore, Nour’s expertise will extend to advising on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, all aimed at bolstering Savvy’s ecosystem.

Reflecting on her new role, Nour expressed her enthusiasm: “I am excited to lead initiatives that will form strategic international partnerships, draw in game studios and companies, and support the Kingdom’s emergence as a global hub for gaming. I owe a big thank you to CEO Brian Ward for inviting me to be a part of Savvy’s leadership crew. I’m thrilled about relocating to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and starting this exciting new chapter.”