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Industry champions

The Ukie Board steers Ukie’s strategic decisions, providing leadership and accountability to ensure the success of our work in championing the whole of the UK games industry. Our Board comprises exceptional leaders from across the industry. This diverse representation ensures we can effectively advocate for our members and provide the comprehensive support needed to drive the success of the wider sector.

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2026/27 Ukie Board

Harvey ElliottUkie Chair, CEO, Playstack
Black and white image of a bald, bearded man who is wearing glasses smiling at the camera. His name is Nick Button-BrownNick Button-Brown Ukie Treasurer, Chair, Outright Games
Black and white image of a fully bearded man smiling and facing the camera wearing a striped open collared shirt. Name is Andy TomlinsonAndy TomlinsonDirector of Public Policy, EA
Chris KingsleyCo-Founder and CTO, Rebellion
Connor CrosslandHead of Corporate Affairs, Ubisoft
Chris GarrattyDirector, Legal, XBOX
Claire SharkeyHead of Marketing and PR, Sharkbit
Daniel DyballDirector of UK&I and APAC Public Policy, Sony
Black and white image of a bearded man wearing a white shirt called David GouldDavid GouldSenior Director of Sales UK & Export, Take 2
Black and white selfie image of a bald man with a beard standing in front of a cityscape. His name is Gustavo HerreraGustavo HerreraSenior European Policy Affairs Manager, Nintendo
James BrooksbyCEO and Founder, Absolutely Games
Jane Campbell Commercial Director, ustwo games
Jessica MeolaSenior Marketing Manager, Warner Bros. Discovery
Jo CookeCEO, Frontier Developments
Katherine BidwellFounder, State of Play Games
Marie BarkerHead of Tax & Treasury, Kepler Interactive
Black and white portrait image of a woman with long hair smiling at the camera. Her name is Melissa PhillipsMelissa PhillipsManager, Singer Studios
Black and white headshot of women wearing a patterned top smiling called Samantha EbelthiteSamantha EbelthiteChief Revenue Officer, Singer Studios
Sally BlakeCEO, Silent Games
Simon BarrattCEO/Co-founder at Cooperative Innovations
Black and white side profile shot of a man wearing glasses. His name is Simon ByronSimon ByronManaging Director, Yogscast Games
Teddy KeefeBusiness Development Director, Tencent
Tim ScottSenior Director, Public Policy EMEA, Roblox
Veronique LallierChief Development Officer, IO Interactive
Ukie has never been better placed to support the industry and deliver on its mission. With a great team led by Nick Poole OBE, clarity of strategy, and a supportive government, we are well set to deliver on the Supercharged vision.
Maria Sayans, Ukie Chair and CEO ustwo

Becoming a Board member

Ukie’s Board elections allow members to influence the strategic direction of the organisation and the UK games industry. Eligible members vote for candidates standing in the election, held each summer. Voting is managed by Civica, an independent provider, and the nominees with the most votes are announced at the Ukie Annual General Meeting.

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