Savvy Games Group has made a significant move by appointing seasoned industry professional Nika Nour as their Senior Vice President and head of international business development.
The news was shared in a LinkedIn announcement, indicating that Nour’s main responsibility will be to forge “strategic” partnerships across the globe.
Nika Nour brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her tenure as head of partnerships at Genvid and her time as executive director of the IGDA Foundation.
A statement from Savvy Games emphasized her extensive leadership experience spanning more than a decade in the gaming, tech, and entertainment sectors. Nour’s mission at Savvy will revolve around cultivating strategic global partnerships, as well as bringing game studios and other companies into the Kingdom.
Furthermore, she will play a pivotal role in offering insights on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments aimed at expanding Savvy’s ecosystem.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Nour commented, “In my new role, I’ll be focusing on building strategic international alliances, attracting game studios and companies, and contributing to the Kingdom’s development as a leading global games hub. I extend my gratitude to CEO Brian Ward for this incredible opportunity to join Savvy’s leadership team. I’m excited to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and embark on this new adventure.”