IGDA Foundation Alumna Nour Appointed to Savvy Games Group

Savvy Games Group has brought on industry veteran Nika Nour as a Senior Vice President and the head of international business development.

Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Savvy Games Group shared that Nour will be concentrating on forming strategic partnerships on a global scale.

Nika Nour’s impressive background includes her role as head of partnerships at Genvid and her work as executive director at the IGDA Foundation.

Savvy expressed, “With over ten years of leadership experience in the gaming, technology, and entertainment sectors, Nika’s focus will be on forging substantial international collaborations. She will also be instrumental in attracting game studios and companies to expand their footprint in the Kingdom.”

The company further noted, “Nika will provide guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments to bolster the expansion of Savvy’s ecosystem.”

Commenting on her new role, Nour said, “I’m thrilled to lead initiatives that build international partnerships, draw game studios and companies, and help the Kingdom grow as a global gaming hub. I’m grateful to CEO Brian Ward for this opportunity to join Savvy’s leadership team. I look forward to relocating to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and embarking on this exciting new chapter.”