DigiBC recognized among B.C.’s top business leaders in the 2025 BIV BC500

Congratulations to DigiBC’s staff, board, and leaders from our member organizations who were featured on this year’s list.

The BIV BC500 highlights business leaders who have a notable impact on British Columbia’s communities, industries and economy. They are considered to exemplify the modern values of leadership, including engagement, trust, corporate citizenship and inclusion.

DigiBC is delighted to see our executive director Loc Dao, board members Natali Altshuler, Jeanne-Marie Owens and Kay Wong-Alafriz, as well as leaders from our member organizations Justin Dowdeswell, Michelle Grady, Amir Nasrabadi, Josh Nilson, David Seymour, and Jennifer Twiner McCarron named in this year’s BIV BC500.

They each stand out for their professional achievements, peer recognition, and leadership—a reflection on the association’s continued commitment to ensuring the growth and success of British Columbia’s creative technology sector.

Community:

  • Natali Altshuler (EA SPORTS)
  • Loc Dao (DigiBC)


Growth:

  • Jeanne-Marie Owens (Critical Path Games)


Culture:

  • Michelle Grady (Sony Pictures Imageworks)
  • Amir Nasrabadi (Disney Animation)
  • Josh Nilson (East Side Games)
  • Jennifer Twiner McCarron (Atomic Cartoons / Thunderbird)
  • Kay Wong-Alafriz (Kabam Games)


Innovation:

  • Justin Dowdeswell (Relic Entertainment)
  • David Seymour (Microsoft)

 

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