
Games
Sep 1, 2026Kotaku
Shake-Up at the Top: CEO Steps Down from Saudi Arabia's Gaming Fund
Brian Ward, CEO of Saudi Arabia's $38 billion Savvy Games Group, is stepping down, with PIF Governor Turqi Alnowaiser taking over. Savvy owns major mobile companies like Niantic (*Pokémon Go*) and Scopely, and is acquiring Moonton Games.
This shift highlights Saudi Arabia's deep dive into gaming, including the separate $55 billion EA acquisition, raising questions about strategy and the industry's future.
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