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Richard Wilson

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Richard Wilson OBE



Position: Chief Executive Officer, TIGA
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
LinkedIn Profile: [Richard Wilson](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardwilsontiga)
Twitter Profile: [@DrRWilsonOBE](https://twitter.com/drrwilsonobe)

Professional Background



  • CEO, TIGA: Dr. Richard Wilson OBE has served as the CEO of TIGA since March 2008. TIGA is the trade association representing the video game industry in the UK. Under his leadership, TIGA has been instrumental in advocating for industry-specific financial relief and recognition of talent within the sector.


  • Previous Roles:

  • Head of Business Policy at the Institute of Directors (1998-2006)

  • Director of Communications at the Royal Academy of Engineering (2006-2008)


Notable Achievements



  • Video Games Tax Relief: Richard played a key role in campaigning for Video Games Tax Relief, which has significantly benefited the UK games industry.

  • TIGA University Accreditation: Introduced in 2015 to ensure high educational standards within the video game sector.

  • Awards and Commendations: Under his tenure, TIGA has earned 27 business awards and commendations since 2010.

  • Investors in People: TIGA has been accredited to Bronze Status for its commitment to high performance through its employees.

  • TIGA Games Industry Awards: Established to recognize excellence in business, creativity, and technology within the industry.


Education



  • Abingdon School: (1979-1986)

  • University of Reading: Obtained a PhD.

  • Chartered Management Institute: Diploma in Management.


Honours and Recognitions



  • Order of the British Empire (OBE): Awarded in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to the UK games industry.


Boards and Affiliations



  • Vice-President: SpecialEffect, a charity focused on helping people with physical disabilities enjoy video games.

  • Director: Creative Skillset’s Video Games Skills Council.

  • Director: European Game Developers' Federation.

  • Visiting Professor: University of Portsmouth.

  • Former Non-Executive Director: Adult Learning Inspectorate and Improve.

  • Chairman: Better Payment Practice Group.

  • Governor: Christ the King School, Reading.


Recent Activities and Contributions



  • Dr. Wilson is frequently involved in advocating for industry improvements and supporting the education and professional development of upcoming talent in the video game industry.

  • He has been active in pushing for better tax credits, highlighting the limitations of existing schemes, and calling for government support to enhance the growth of the industry.

  • He regularly posts updates and insights on LinkedIn regarding industry trends, awards, and educational initiatives.


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Vision and Strategy



Richard Wilson's overarching vision for TIGA and the UK gaming industry is to make the UK the best place globally to develop games. He consistently pushes for strategic developments and policy changes favorable to industry growth and innovation.

This detailed profile highlights Dr. Richard Wilson’s extensive experience, achievements, and contributions to the video game industry, making it a valuable document for understanding his influence and potential leverage points for industry partnerships and growth opportunities.