IGDA Foundation Veteran Nour Appointed to Savvy Games Group

Veteran industry professional Nika Nour has recently joined Savvy Games Group as the Senior Vice President and head of international business development.

The announcement was made through a LinkedIn post where the company shared that Nour’s role will be centered on crafting strategic partnerships globally.

With a rich background, Nour’s career includes her role at Genvid as head of partnerships and as the executive director at the IGDA Foundation.

Savvy Games Group highlighted, “Nika, with her extensive experience spanning over a decade in the games, technology, and entertainment sectors, will spearhead efforts to cultivate global partnerships for Savvy. Her mission includes attracting game studios and firms to establish themselves within the Kingdom.”

Furthermore, Savvy noted, “Nika’s expertise will also be pivotal in advising on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, all designed to fuel the expansion of Savvy’s ecosystem.”

Expressing her enthusiasm, Nour stated, “In my new role, I’m excited to lead the charge in forging strategic international partnerships, drawing game studios and companies to the Kingdom. I am grateful to CEO Brian Ward for this exciting opportunity to join Savvy’s leadership team. The prospect of relocating to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and embarking on this new journey is truly thrilling.”