Leo Olebe joins Games for Change as chair of the board

Nonprofit organisation Games for Change has appointed Leo Olebe as chair of its board of directors. 

Olebe takes over from Tilting Point chief business officer Asi Burak, who has served as chair for 10 years. Burak will remain on the board as a member.

Currently serving as VP of global partnerships at Xbox, Olebe brings over 20 years of experience in the video games and entertainment industry. He's held key roles at YouTube as global head of gaming, managing director of games at Google and senior global director of games at Facebook. 

Olebe will collaborate with G4C’s leadership and board to grow its global initiatives. Newly announced board members include founder and principal at Strategic Gaming Collective Mark Stanley, Brandible Games CEO Samir El Agili and Tencent America senior director of global video game policy Ben Golant.

A new chapter 

“As we embark on this new chapter for Games for Change, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Asi Burak for his visionary leadership over the past decade, which has been pivotal in shaping G4C into the organisation it is today," said Games for Change president Susanna Pollack. 

“We are excited to welcome Leo as our new Board Chair. His extensive knowledge of the gaming industry, exceptional ability to foster collaborative partnerships, and unwavering support for G4C make him the perfect leader to build on Asi's legacy and guide us into our next phase of growth and impact.’’

Olebe added: “Games for Change is remarkable in its ability to drive positive change globally through collaborations with leading universities, the United Nations, NGOs, game developers, and individuals worldwide. 

“Susanna, Asi, and the entire team are extraordinary, and it is a great honour to join them on such a significant mission."