Savvy Games Group has recently appointed industry veteran Nika Nour as their Senior Vice President and Head of International Business Development. The announcement was made on LinkedIn, highlighting her main focus on crafting strategic global partnerships.
Nika joins Savvy after an impressive stint at Genvid where she led the partnerships team, and previously serving as the executive director at the IGDA Foundation. Reflecting on her extensive experience, spanning over ten years in the gaming, technology, and entertainment sectors, Savvy shared, “Nika will concentrate on developing international partnerships for Savvy and actively recruit game studios and companies to establish themselves in the Kingdom.”
Moreover, her role will extend to advising on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, all aimed at bolstering Savvy’s ecosystem. Nour shared her enthusiasm about the opportunity, saying, “In this role, I’ll be spearheading efforts to build international partnerships, draw in game studios and companies, and support the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global gaming hub. I’m grateful to CEO Brian Ward for the chance to be part of Savvy’s leadership team. I’m excited to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and embark on this new journey.”
