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.
0:00 Intros
6:23 Saudi Gaming Passion
10:43 Skills Benefits of Gaming
14:05 VR Innovation
15:05 Industry Challenges
16:55 Evolution of Games1
8:59 Sports Brand Partnerships
25:55 Personal Favorites
31:37 Acquisition Growth Success
36:01 Horizontal Leadership
38:08 Building a Talented Team
40:05 Taking Risks Being Adaptable
46:03 Overcoming Career Labels
47:07 Savvy’s Mission Esports Dominance
53:22 Final Thoughts Anecdotes