Savvy Games Group recently released a video featuring their leadership team, including CEO Brian Ward, discussing the company’s strategic vision. The promotional video outlines the company’s mission to promote growth in the global gaming and esports industries, emphasizing their commitment to achieving this goal.
In the video, Savvy emphasizes strategic investments and community empowerment as crucial elements of their mission, with strong support from Saudi Arabia’s national leadership, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Public Investment Fund.
CEO Brian Ward stated, “The Savvy Games Group was established to drive investment and long-term growth in the global gaming and esports sectors,” further elaborating, “Our business is focused on three pillars: esports – positioning Saudi Arabia as a global gaming and esports hub; and game development and publishing.”
Strategic Investments
With a team of over 3,500 individuals spanning across Saudi Arabia and 22 countries, Savvy Games Group is dedicated to fostering job creation, talent development, and a supportive environment for industry growth. Nick Archer, senior vice president and head of group communications, mentioned, “We will realize this through our strategic investments and by empowering individuals and communities worldwide.”
In the video, Savvy Games’ CFO Saleh Alfadhel emphasized the company’s view of games as “a force for good,” and their commitment to contributing to the games and entertainment landscape to create a sustainable future for the community.
The KSA’s National Strategy
Their message also highlights their confidence in their trajectory, underscoring their role as a rising player in the global games and entertainment arena, as stated by the company’s general counsel Feras Houhou, who noted that Savvy is positioned in the only country with a national games and esports strategy.
Chief Human Resource Officer Majed Al-Muhanna added, “this national strategy is integral to Vision 2030,” enabling Savvy to invest in the industry in a unique manner.
Brian Ward further expressed that “Savvy Games Group is well on its way to becoming a major player in the global gaming and entertainment landscape” by supporting the rapidly growing Saudi gaming ecosystem.
