Savvy Games Group names Nika Nour as SVP of international business development
Savvy Games Group expanded its leadership team with former executive director of the International Game Developers Association Foundation, Nika Nour. Nour, who carries over a decade’s experience in games and esports, and held positions at Genvid Entertainment, Entertainment Software Association, Internet Association and more, joins Savvy Games Grou…Read More
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