As iGB prepares to launch this year’s Most Influential Women (MIW) campaign, our judging panel has been considering the role of diversity within the wider sector. It’s clear that while advancements in the right direction have been made, there is still a long road to success.
Speaking candidly, Emily Haruko, CEO and founder of Saroca, tells iGB MIW the gaming sector can learn from diversity improvements being made across the tech industry.
“We’ve seen incredible strides and we’re certainly moving in the right direction,” says Haruko. “I just personally don’t think we’re moving fast enough.
“When we look at other industries or organisations putting diversity at the forefront of what they’re doing, we know they are accelerating their influence in the markets they stand in, and I really would like to see that for our industry.”
Digging into what that effort looks like, Haruka highlights organisations investing in initiatives that support their underrepresented communities.
“A cybersecurity client we work with has been deploying a leadership development training that started for underpresented communities which have now evolved into high potentials,” Haruko says.
Nominations for iGB’s MIW will remain open until 31 October and can be made here. You can view more judges’ and previous winners’ invterviews here.
In this latest interview with iGB’s MIW judges Emily Haruko and Claire Adamou, the Saroca executives discuss what it takes for a business to become a diversity champion.