Saudi Arabian state-backed video game company Savvy Games Group says its CEO, Brian Ward, is stepping down. Bloomberg reports Ward sent a message to staff on Tuesday, reviewed by Bloomberg News, indicating his departure.
During Ward’s tenure, Savvy Games Group oversaw large investments aimed at expanding the mobile and broader gaming industry. Both outlets tie his leadership to about $38 billion in investment and acquisitions, including stakes or involvement in companies such as Niantic, which is behind Pokemon Go, and Scopely, known for Monopoly Go.
While the sources agree on the leadership change and the scale of investment, they differ mainly in emphasis. Bloomberg focuses on the internal communication and the role Ward played in the government-backed program. Eurogamer highlights the acquisitions and the specific gaming titles and developers associated with Savvy’s activity during his time as CEO.
No successor is named in the provided reports.
