We are thrilled to announce we have made it to the finals in seven categories of this year’s Women in Gaming Diversity (WIG) Awards!
Quickspin as a company is a finalist in the Company of the Year and the Best Diverse Place to Work award, and these seven extraordinary women are individual finalists: Yumiko Lundh (Employee of the Year); Linn Lange (Inspiration of the Year); Anna Alexson (HR Champion Award); Ash Hagen & Olha Ihnatiuk (Positive Role Model of the Year); and Agustina Lopez & Iryna Matvieieva (Star of the Future).
The WIG Diversity Awards are the most prestigious and respected diversity event in the gaming industry, whose purpose is to recognise individuals and organisations for their dedication to improving workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are deeply rooted in our company culture; not only do we work with them, but we prioritise them in every aspect of our work, and these nominations mean a great deal to us.
2023 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards Individual Finalists
- Employee of the Year – Yumiko Lundh
- Inspiration of the Year – Linn Lange
- HR Champion Award – Anna Alexson
- Positive Role Model of the Year – Ash Hagen & Olha Ihnatiuk
- Star of the Future – Agustina Lopez & Iryna Matvieieva
2023 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards Company Finalist
- Company of the Year – Quickspin AB
- Best Diverse Place to Work – Quickspin AB
Panagiotis Chryssovitsanos, Quickspin CEO said, “On behalf of everyone at Quickspin, I am immensely proud to see these WIG Diversity Awards nominations! It’s a testament to our company culture as well as the fantastic Quickspinners being recognised for all their hard work and dedication. At Quickspin, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just words – this crucial strategic work is driven from a management level – we prioritize them in everything we do. They are the foundation of our success. We are proud to have a team of Quickspinners who come from all walks of life and bring a range of experiences and different perspectives to the table. This diversity makes us stronger, more innovative, and more resilient as a company. We will continue to invest our time in this to ensure a more diverse workforce will always be a part of Quickspin’s DNA.”
We’re incredibly proud of making it to the finals as a company, and we want to extend a huge congratulations to the seven amazing Quickspinners for their well-earned nominations! The WIG Diversity Awards ceremony is held on the 8th of June 2023 at The Savoy Hotel in London, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed for everyone!
Read more about our Diversity & Inclusion work:
Anna Alexson, our new Head of People and Culture, shares her thoughts on diversity and inclusion
Matilda Boman, our award-winning People Partner, shares her expertise on Diversity & Inclusion
Unconscious bias part 1: What is unconscious bias?
Unconscious bias part 2: Why does it matter?
Unconscious bias part 4: A short summary
