International eGames Committee announces advisory board members

Following on from the launch of the eGames and the associated International eGames Committee (IEGC) at the London Games Festival in April, the IEGC has now announced its first advisory board members.

These are Dr Jo Twist Ukie CEO, Andy Payne OBE Chair of the European Gaming League, Jude Ower MBE Founder and CEO of Playmob, Daniel Cossi President of Brazilian National eSports Confederation, Veronique Lallier VP of European Publishing at Hi–Rez Studio and Andrew Smith Corporate Affairs Director at Pinewood Group are all joining with immediate effect.

These board members have been appointed to assist with the organisation’s key ambition which is to install good governance for the eGames, help promote and develop the eGames movement and ensure diversity and inclusivity are at its core.

Veronique Lallier said of her decision to join: “At Hi-Rez, with titles such as SMITE and the upcoming Paladins, we have always championed fun, accessible and strong competitive games for everyone.”

“It is a great opportunity to be able to use our background and experience in shaping the first eGames. And as a competitive gamer myself, I am honoured and personally glad to help. I can’t wait to see the first eGames match in action!”

Andy Payne meanwhile had this to say: “The eGames concept is built on the Corinthian values of sporting activity, which can both unite and inspire gamers globally. I am incredibly honoured and excited to be joining the International eGames Committee and am looking forward to adding my strategic vision, experience and good governance to an incredibly exciting sector which will reinforce video games as a key cultural, diverse, inclusive and economic global force for good.”