Nour, Former IGDA Foundation Leader, Joins Savvy Games Group

Savvy Games Group has welcomed industry veteran Nika Nour as their new Senior Vice President and Head of International Business Development. In a LinkedIn announcement, the company shared that Nour will concentrate on fostering strategic global partnerships.

Prior to joining Savvy Games Group, Nour held the role of Head of Partnerships at Genvid and served as Executive Director at the IGDA Foundation. With more than ten years of leadership experience across the gaming, technology, and entertainment sectors, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role.

Savvy Games Group expressed excitement over Nour’s new position, detailing that she will be instrumental in establishing key international partnerships and recruiting game studios to expand their presence within the Kingdom. Additionally, she will provide insights on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments to bolster Savvy’s growing ecosystem.

Reflecting on her new role, Nour stated, “I’ll be leading efforts to create strategic international alliances, lure game studios, and help the Kingdom morph into a global gaming hub. A big thank you to CEO Brian Ward for bringing me on board with Savvy’s leadership team. I’m thrilled to move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and embark on this exciting chapter.”