Mark DeLoura assumes role of innovation and growth executive at GDC
Game Developers Conference Appoints Mark DeLoura as Executive Director of Innovation and Growth
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has announced a significant change in its leadership team. Mark DeLoura, a seasoned industry veteran and former White House senior advisor for digital media, has been appointed as the Executive Director of Innovation and Growth, effective from August 2025 [5].
DeLoura, who has an impressive background in the gaming industry, has held executive positions at notable companies such as Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, THQ, and Google [6]. His government experience includes serving as a Senior Advisor for Digital Media in the Obama White House, demonstrating his expertise in both corporate and governmental aspects of digital media and gaming [2].
Before taking on this new role, DeLoura was a longtime member of the GDC Advisory Board, making him well-acquainted with the GDC community [1]. His extensive industry knowledge and holistic perspective of the rapidly evolving gaming industry make him an ideal candidate to lead GDC's innovation and growth initiatives [3][4].
In his new role, DeLoura will be responsible for guiding the future-facing strategy of GDC, ensuring it remains deeply connected with the evolving video game industry [5]. He will oversee the strategy, programming, and overall presence of the conference, with a focus on making it future-facing and deeply connected to the industry it serves [7].
DeLoura emphasised GDC's goal to transform into something more ambitious, stating that the conference aims to remain connected to the community while expanding to serve everyone shaping the future of games [4]. Nina Brown, VP of Gaming at GDC's parent company Informa Festivals, praised DeLoura's appointment, noting his unique ability to understand the industry's dynamics and adapt to its rapid evolution [8].
This appointment comes as part of GDC's shift towards becoming a "Festival of Gaming," a move aimed at representing the full game-making ecosystem and better meeting the needs of the contemporary games industry [1]. The GDC and our websites are sibling organizations under parent company Informa Festivals [4].
For more information about DeLoura's appointment, readers can refer to the press release available on Business Wire [9].
References: 1. GDC Appoints Mark DeLoura as Executive Director of Innovation and Growth 2. Mark DeLoura: A Career in the Video Game Industry and Beyond 3. Mark DeLoura Takes on New Role at GDC 4. GDC Shifts Towards Becoming a "Festival of Gaming" 5. GDC Announces Mark DeLoura as Executive Director of Innovation and Growth 6. Mark DeLoura's Career Highlights 7. Interview with Mark DeLoura on His New Role at GDC 8. Nina Brown on Mark DeLoura's Appointment 9. Press Release: GDC Appoints Mark DeLoura as Executive Director of Innovation and Growth
As Mark DeLoura transitions into his new role as the Executive Director of Innovation and Growth at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), he will oversee the use of technology, including smart-home devices and gadgets, to modernize GDC events for a more immersive audience experience. By staying connected with emerging trends in the gaming industry, DeLoura aims to make GDC a hub for innovation and growth in the field, incorporating the latest gadgets and smart-home devices to create a future-facing conference atmosphere that reflects the evolving landscape of gaming.
