Since its inception in 1996 the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has relied on the leadership and direction of its board of directors. These men and women, all leaders of the interactive software industry, have volunteered their time and resources to help the Academy advance its mission of promoting awareness of the art and science of interactive games and entertainment. Each director has lent his or her talent and prestige to the common concerns of the interactive entertainment industry.
The Academy's Board of Directors is composed of the following industry leaders representing the major publishers, developers and independent development community.
The Board is comprised of:
Brandon Beck - Riot Games
Helen Chiang - Mojang Studios
Todd Howard - Bethesda Game Studios
Min Kim - Bonfire Studios, AIAS Chairman
Deborah Mars - Annapurna Interactive
James Mitchell - Tencent
Ted Price - Insomniac Games, AIAS Vice Chairman
Jade Raymond - Haven Entertainment
Jason Rubin - Meta
Meggan Scavio - AIAS President
Steve Singer - Nintendo of America
Patricia Vance - ESRB
Shuhei Yoshida - Sony Interactive Entertainment
Vince Zampella - Respawn Entertainment