Former IGDA Foundation Leader Nour Joins Savvy Games Group

Savvy Games Group has announced a significant hire, bringing on industry veteran Nika Nour as their new Senior Vice President and head of international business development.

In a recent LinkedIn update, the company shared that Nour’s primary focus will be on cultivating “strategic” partnerships across the globe.

Before joining Savvy, Nika Nour brought her talents to the table at Genvid, where she served as head of partnerships, and also led initiatives as the executive director for the IGDA Foundation.

Savvy Games Group highlighted, “With more than ten years of leadership experience in gaming, technology, and entertainment, Nika is poised to develop strategic international alliances for Savvy. Part of her role will involve bringing in game studios and companies to establish a foothold in the Kingdom.”

Moreover, Nour will lend her expertise in guiding mergers, acquisitions, and smart investments to bolster the growth of Savvy’s ecosystem.

Expressing her enthusiasm, Nour stated, “In this role, I’ll spearhead efforts to build meaningful international partnerships, entice game studios and firms, and help the Kingdom evolve into a global gaming hub. A big thank you to CEO Brian Ward for this incredible opportunity to become part of Savvy’s leadership team. I’m excited about moving to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and embarking on this new adventure.”