Marie-Claire Isaaman

Marie-Claire Isaaman is a pioneering entrepreneur, consultant, and thought leader in the gaming, tech, and education sectors. As co-director and CEO of Women in Games (WIG), a UK-based not-for-profit organisation, she has dedicated herself to promoting gender equality and diversity in the gaming industry. 

Marie-Claire's outstanding contributions have been recognised with numerous awards, including the 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award at the MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards. Her work at WIG also earned accolades in diversity categories at the GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards and the TIGA Games Industry Awards. The following year, she was honoured with a Stevie Award for Women in Business. 

As a champion of equality and fairness, Marie-Claire leads WIG's strategic work with a deep understanding of how various forms of inequality intersect. She prioritises addressing the unique challenges and barriers faced by women and works to create inclusive environments that promote equal opportunities for all. 

As a respected leader, Marie-Claire has served as chair, board member, and trustee for several organisations. Her expertise has been sought by major gaming studios such as Warner Brothers, Ubisoft, Technicolor, and Rockstar, as well as tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta.