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IGDA Foundation appoints Shannon Loftis as new chair


The IGDA Foundation has appointed former Microsoft exec Shannon Loftis as the new chair of its board of directors.

She replaces another fellow Microsoft alumni Ed Fries, who is stepping down after a successful 2 years leading the organization and will remain on the board. “I have worked alongside Shannon since our days at Microsoft; she’s an excellent leader whose background and experience in the industry make her a perfect fit to take on the role of Chair,” said Ed Fries, who is now founder . The IGDA-F is sponsored by a generous group of industry companies, including Double Fine Productions, Stride PR, and Premack Rogers.

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