ABOUT US
Co-Collaborate was founded by Tara Saunders, an experienced and award winning member of the video game industry, currently serving on BAFTA’s Board of Trustees.
With over 25 years of experience in the games industry, Tara has held senior leadership roles across game development, studio operations, people and culture. She began her career in game art and animation before moving into management and leadership positions. She spent 24 years at PlayStation London Studio, where she worked across game development, operations, and studio leadership. She left PlayStation in 2024 as Studio Head of London Studio.
Tara subsequently became Studio Head of Larian’s UK studio, leading the studio through its growth and development, with responsibility across people, operations, and culture.
She is now joining LEGO Digital Play as Senior People Partner, bringing her extensive experience of creative leadership, organisational development, people strategy and building healthy, high-performing teams to one of the world’s most recognised creative brands.
A passionate advocate for healthy leadership and inclusive, collaborative cultures, Tara believes that diverse teams bring different perspectives, experiences and ideas that lead to stronger and more dynamic creative work. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives that support inclusion, talent development and greater opportunities for people across the games industry.
Alongside her industry roles, Tara has played a significant role in shaping and supporting the wider games sector. She has served on the BAFTA Board of Trustees and as Chair of the BAFTA Games Committee, helping to shape the organisation’s approach to celebrating excellence, engaging its membership and supporting the wider games community. She has also contributed to the work of the UK Video Games Council, supporting the development and representation of the UK games sector.
Tara is a professionally trained coach and works with creative leaders and teams, with a particular focus on leadership development, culture, change and collaboration. Her career reflects a commitment to developing people, creating healthy cultures and helping the creative industries thrive.
Work We've contributed to
DIVINITY (Multiplatform)
Unannounced IP (PS5)
BLOOD & Truth (PS4, PSVR)
VR WORLDS (PS4, PSVR)
SingstsaR (PS4)
Wonderbook Franchise (PS3)
EYEPET FRANCHISE (PS3, PSP)
The Getaway Franchise (PS2, PS3)