Nouredine Abboud

Nouredine Abboud is the Chief Executive Officer of Novaquark, a company he joined in November 2021. Novaquark, founded in 2014, is known for developing the ambitious online game Dual Universe, which features a persistent and player-driven universe built with next-generation voxel technology. Under Abboud's leadership, the company aims to expand its unique expertise and technologies to a broader audience and various projects.12

Before his role at Novaquark, Abboud had a significant career in the gaming industry, particularly at Ubisoft, where he served as Executive Producer from 2017 to 2021. He was instrumental in the development of major titles such as Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint. His tenure at Ubisoft spanned over a decade, during which he also held the position of Senior Producer, overseeing the delivery of several successful games.12

Abboud holds a Master in Management from HEC Paris, one of the top business schools globally. He has over 20 years of experience in the digital, entertainment, and gaming sectors, and he is an advocate for initiatives aimed at reducing the digital divide.12