Shortlisted at the International Women in Gaming Diversity Awards

We are proud to share that Kiron has been shortlisted for two categories at the International Women in Gaming Diversity Awards:

• Multi-Cultural Company of the Year
• Great Place to Work

These nominations reflect something we see every day across the business. The way our teams collaborate. The way our people show up for each other and the small, consistent choices that shape how we work.

The Women in Gaming Diversity Awards have been part of the industry calendar since 2010 and are widely recognised as one of the leading platforms for highlighting progress in equality, diversity and inclusion across gaming.

They recognise both individuals and organisations that are actively improving how the industry works, from leadership and culture through to representation and opportunity.

Being shortlisted in this context means a lot. It reflects peer recognition in an area that is increasingly shaping how companies operate and how teams perform.

Built through everyday decisions

Culture is easy to talk about, but harder to build. For us, it is not defined by a single initiative or statement. It’s shaped over time, through how our people are treated, how decisions are made and how teams operate when things get busy.

It shows up in how we hire, the way we onboard and the space we create for people to contribute in a way that feels natural. It shows up in how teams work across markets, bringing different perspectives into the same conversation and using that to move work forward.

Being recognised as a multi-cultural company speaks to the diversity within Kiron and how that strengthens the work. It’s also part of our history.

Kiron was founded in South Africa, a country where diversity is not theoretical. It is lived, complex and shaped by a past that has required real change and progress over time. Operating in that environment has influenced how the business thinks about inclusion, collaboration and representation from the start.

That perspective continues to shape how we work today. As the business has grown globally, across markets and regions, that foundation has remained.

Our teams bring a wide mix of backgrounds and experiences. That diversity leads to better thinking and more considered decisions.

In a global, digital first environment, this is critical. Player expectations shift quickly and vary across regions. Having teams that reflect that complexity helps us stay relevant and build experiences that feel grounded rather than generic.

What a great place to work looks like in practice

The Great Place to Work nomination reflects the day to day experience inside the business.

It is built on a set of values that guide how we work together and how decisions are made.

1. Clarity matters. People need to understand what is expected and where they can make an impact.

2. Creativity and innovation drive progress, especially in a category that continues to evolve.

3. Customer centricity keeps teams focused on delivering experiences that are engaging and consistent.

4. Collaboration ensures that work moves across teams without friction.

5.  Integrity sets the standard for how people show up and take responsibility.

6.  A strong focus on relationships builds trust, both internally and externally.

7.  Agility allows teams to respond quickly aspriorities shift.

These are not statements on a wall. They show up in how we work. In how feedback is received, how challenges are approached and how we share success.

We have also seen how expectations around work have evolved. Flexibility, trust and balance are now part of our baseline. Creating an environment that supports that is an ongoing focus.

There is a direct link between internal culture and what gets delivered externally. Teams that feel supported will produce better work. They take more care with detail, collaborate more effectively and think more deliberately about the player and partner experience.

Across the wider entertainment landscape, there is a clearer expectation that companies take responsibility for how they operate internally and not just on what they deliver.

In gaming, this shift is visible. The industry has become more global, more connected and more reflective of a broader audience. Initiatives like the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards continue to highlight the importance of building environments that support that shift and create space for more people to succeed.

Looking ahead

We are grateful to Women in Gaming for the recognition and proud to be shortlisted alongside other companies doing meaningful work in this space.

The awards themselves continue to evolve, expanding beyond a single event into a wider network focused on mentorship, development and long term inclusion across the industry.

For us, this moment is something to acknowledge, but not something that changes the focus.

The priority remains the same. Building stronger teams, improving how we work together and delivering consistent, engaging experiences across markets.

We are looking forward to the ceremony.

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