TIGA Appoints Elaine Green as New Chair
TIGA, the UK games industry trade body, has appointed Elaine Green, co-founder of Nellyvision, as its new chair effective immediately. Green, who has been a member of the TIGA board since 2013, takes over from Jason Kingsley, co-founder and CEO of Rebellion. With decades of experience in the gaming sector, Green co-founded the independent Brighton studio Nellyvision in 2010, which has developed titles across PC, VR, and console, including Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, and Ten Second Ninja X.
Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, expressed his enthusiasm for Green's appointment, noting her extensive experience in game development and publishing, as well as her understanding of the needs of UK studios. He emphasized that her leadership will be crucial as TIGA continues its mission to support and grow the UK games industry, including efforts for enhanced Video Games Expenditure Credit and collaboration with educational institutions.
Why it matters
In her statement, Green expressed her honor to take on the chair role during a pivotal time for TIGA. She acknowledged the board's confidence in her leadership and thanked Kingsley for his contributions to TIGA since its inception. Green highlighted the organization's vital role in advocating for the UK games industry and her commitment to supporting studios of all sizes. She looks forward to collaborating with the board, team, and members to strengthen TIGA's foundations and shape a sustainable and innovative future for the gaming sector.
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PocketGamer.biz
