Leading Games, Esports & Innovation in Saudi Arabia | Brian Ward 141 | CEO Savvy Games

<p>Brian Ward is the Group CEO of Savvy Games Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company leading investment and long-term growth in global gaming and esports. With nearly 30 years of experience, he previously led worldwide studios at Activision Blizzard and held key roles at Electronic Arts and Microsoft. Under Brian’s leadership, Savvy has grown into a major player in the industry with 3,500 employees across 22 countries, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s goal of becoming a global gaming and esports hub by 2030. </p><p></p><p>0:00 Intros</p><p>6:23 Saudi Gaming Passion</p><p>10:43 Skills Benefits of Gaming</p><p>14:05 VR Innovation</p><p>15:05 Industry Challenges</p><p>16:55 Evolution of Games1</p><p>8:59 Sports Brand Partnerships</p><p>25:55 Personal Favorites</p><p>31:37 Acquisition Growth Success</p><p>36:01 Horizontal Leadership</p><p>38:08 Building a Talented Team</p><p>40:05 Taking Risks Being Adaptable</p><p>46:03 Overcoming Career Labels</p><p>47:07 Savvy’s Mission Esports Dominance</p><p>53:22 Final Thoughts Anecdotes</p>