Dr Richard Wilson
TIGA
Dr Richard Wilson OBE is the CEO of TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry. Richard’s mission is to make the UK the best place in the world to develop video games.
Richard has a deep knowledge of the creative industries, education, government, parliament and politics. He regularly meets Ministers, MPs and civil servants. He has a track record of influencing Government policy, successfully campaigning for the introduction of Video Games Tax Relief, an effective Video Games Expenditure Credit, prototype and content funding and an expansion of the Shortage Occupation List.
Richard works with colleges and universities to drive excellence in games education through TIGA course accreditation, conferences and awards. He provides guidance to graduates, supports studios to start-up, scale-up and grow and boosts best practice through the TIGA Games Industry Awards.
