HR Professionals in the Gaming Industry Urge for Greater Support from Studio Executives Amidst Ongoing Restructuring

The 2025 GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, held at the Royal Institution in London, brought together over 60 industry leaders to share insights and expertise. Keynote speaker Nicky Ormrod, Chief People Officer at Sega Europe, was joined by Simon Court and Dan Bobby of Value Partnership to discuss Sega's strategic plan for growth. Other notable discussions included the importance of interdisciplinary skills in the industry's transition, and the impact of AI on work culture. A series of workshops also took place, focusing on topics such as team development with limited resources. The event highlighted the unique challenges faced by HR professionals in the gaming industry, including the lack of representation at the board level and the need for greater dialogue with executives. Many attendees expressed frustration with being excluded from key decision-making processes, and the need for HR to be viewed as a core part of the business rather than an afterthought. The summit concluded with a call to action for increased collaboration between HR professionals and studio executives, and GamesIndustry.biz will be releasing videos and summaries of the presentations in the coming weeks.