Lance Burgess

Lance Burgess is the director and treasurer of the New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA) and serves as the chief financial officer of the game development company PikPok. He has been a prominent advocate for the New Zealand gaming industry, recently proposing an increase in the video game development rebate to bolster local studios and prevent talent from leaving the country. Burgess highlighted the importance of government support for the gaming sector, indicating that increased funding could enable studios to hire more staff and contribute significantly to the economy.