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 Jeanne-Marie Owens, Natali Altshuler and Kay Wong-Alafriz, as well as leaders from our member organizations Amir Nasrabadi, David Seymour, Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Josh Nilson, Justin Dowdeswell and Michelle Grady 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:

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


Growth:

  • Jeanne-Marie Owens (Critical Path Games)


Culture:

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


Innovation:

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

 

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