AviaGames CEO Vickie Chen has been named a finalist for Best Female CEO of the Year at the 22nd Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business , with the ceremony set to take place this November in New York. The recognition highlights her leadership and the company’s continued focus on values like putting players first, driving innovation, and building for long-term growth. CEO Vickie Chen has also been featured in an interview with Women-Led Games, where she shared insights on leadership, community impact, and the evolution of skill-based mobile gaming.
With more than two decades of experience in the industry, CEO Vickie Chen has played a key role in shaping AviaGames into a major name in skill-based mobile gaming. Her leadership has guided the company through the development of its platform, its growing portfolio of skill-based real money games, and a company culture centered around what it calls the “Avia Spirit.”
AviaGames CEO Vickie Chen
Why CEO Vickie Chen Was Nominated
With over 20 years in mobile entertainment, CEO Vickie Chen has helped bring skill-based gaming to millions of players. Her focus on combining product innovation with a strong player-first mindset has influenced everything from game design to company culture.
One of the major milestones under her leadership was the launch of Pocket7Games in 2017, an all-in-one platform that brought multiple skill-based games into a single app. Since then, AviaGames has expanded its lineup with titles like Solitaire Clash, Bingo Tour, and 8 Ball Strike, showing how different genres can be adapted into skill-based formats.
The company’s growth has been steady in recent years. Since 2023, AviaGames has reported over 450 million monthly matches, more than 60 million total downloads, and over $60 million in funding. These milestones reflect both product development and continued player engagement across its portfolio.
Beyond numbers, CEO Vickie Chen is also known for shaping the company’s internal culture. The “Avia Spirit” emphasizes values like player focus, continuous improvement, responsibility, and sustainable growth. This approach blends performance-driven goals with a people-centered mindset, helping the company stand out in a competitive market.
What This Recognition Means for AviaGames
Being named a finalist at the Stevie® Awards adds to AviaGames’ growing recognition in the industry. It helps strengthen the company’s global presence while also supporting efforts to attract talent and build partnerships.
The nomination also reflects how the company approaches culture and leadership. AviaGames places a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and team collaboration, which continues to support new ideas and long-term product development.
At the same time, the company has extended its focus beyond gaming through community and charity initiatives. These efforts show how AviaGames connects entertainment with broader impact, aligning with its internal philosophy of building for both players and communities.
AviaGames GDC 2026 Debut
AviaGames GDC 2026 marked the company’s first official appearance at the Game Developers Conference, highlighting its growing presence in the industry. The team exhibited at Booth 656, located near Tencent Games and Keywords Studios, where they connected with developers, partners, and attendees throughout the event. The booth was open from March 11 to March 12, 10 AM to 6 PM, and March 13, 10 AM to 3 PM.
As part of AviaGames GDC participation, the company also joined two panel discussions. In the AviaGames and PayPal collaboration, the session “From Win to Wallet: Rethinking Player Experience in Skill-Based Gaming” took place on March 11 from 2:50 PM to 3:20 PM in Room 2009, West Hall, focusing on payments, payouts, and player trust. A second session, AviaGames and Meta Panel, “Building Growth Through Partnership: A Practical Avia Playbook for Brand + Performance on Meta,” was held on March 12 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM in Room 2024, West Hall, covering strategies around marketing and growth.
A Recognition Shared Across the Team
While the Stevie® nomination highlights CEO Vickie Chen’s leadership, it also reflects the broader efforts of the AviaGames team. From product and app development to community initiatives, the company’s growth has been shaped by collaboration and a consistent focus on player experience.
As AviaGames continues to expand its reach in the skill-based gaming space, this recognition serves as another milestone that reflects both its internal values and its position within the industry.
What is Stevie® Awards
The Stevie® Awards are a group of international business awards programs, including the Asia-Pacific, German, and Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, as well as The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, and categories focused on employers, customer service, and technology excellence. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is one of the key programs recognizing female leadership and achievement.
Every year, the organization receives over 12,000 nominations from more than 70 countries and regions, honoring companies and individuals for their contributions and accomplishments across various industries.
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